Dear All,

 

As I'm sure many of you may be aware I have recently graduated from university and I am currently deliberating the next step I should take in my life.  Instead of continuing to procrastinate I decided that I should at least attempt to contribute to society as opposed to do absolutely nothing!

 

Running this marathon is one of my goals that I set to achieve this year; whilst it will allow me to attain one of my goals the most important aspect of this run is to be able to raise money for a charity very close to my heart.

 

In February, 2011 my step father passed away as a result of a stroke leaving my mother without a husband, and my two young brothers without a father; a devastating occurence for any family.  Perhaps if there had been greater awareness of such risks my step fathers death may have been avoided, if he'd had that one more extensive health check...

 

However, amongst my family now, there is a greater awareness of the risk, each member of my family will now always keep on eye out for this possibility.  With your donation we can help to bring greater global awareness and perhaps prevent another death and devastation of a family.

 

Any donation that you can give will be appreciated, no matter how small.

 

Thank you for taking the time to read this and know that any donation you may give is going to a good cause.

 

Jessica Grace