Like most families our family had a relative who fought in the Great War and who lost his life in the Somme.  100 years on and the support that the Royal British Legion provides for so many armed forces families is to me a worthy cause to run for.  My great Uncle Percy, in his last letter home wrote ‘ it is the eve of battle, I go in cheerfully trusting I do my duty well by myself and my men, plucky fellows they all are......All I have is yours in love, goodnight to you all’

For his sacrifice and many thousands more we owe our life’s today

Prior to 2019; I ran a maximum of 8 miles at a time, now 10 and soon to be 13.2

Please do sponsor me, as that last Parkrun distance at the 10 mile mark will be the longest Parkrun I will ever do!

I’m running with my sister and who knows we might even cross both lines together!

Join #TeamLegion for the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 and help provide lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans, and their families.Your fundraising helps to fund vital services for the Armed Forces community, such as The Battle Back Centre - the first port of call for wounded, injured and sick service men and women.- £20 pays for small maintenance repairs for a vulnerable veteran struggling to live independently- £50 provides materials for two participants in an Art Recovery Programme which improves confidence and motivation.- £250 allows a child who feels isolated to interact with others struggling with aspects of military family life, on a UK adventure break- £500 helps provide training for an Admiral nurse who supports and re-assures families caring for a relative with dementia- £1800 buys an adaptive basketball wheelchair at our recovery centre and enables veterans to enjoy competitive sport and a sense of self worth