FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY DONATED - I HAVE NOW COMPLETED THE YORK 10K.

Hello everyone, for those of you that don't know, I'm John Drake.

 In June last year I decided I needed to get fit, so I took up the C25K which is the couch to 5 kilometres. A NHS training programme alternating between walking and running be able to run for 30 minutes without stopping, which takes 9 weeks,  which is capable of being done by anyone at any age. Then when you qualify you need to run 5 Kilometres three times a week to keep fit.

 So now I have found a new hobby I enjoy, I thought I could use it for a good cause to raise money for Candlelighters. A charity close to my families heart.

 My Daughter Sophie aged 18 months, at the time, was diagnosed with Cancer and Candlelighters helped us out when we were going through some very difficult times, with Holidays away etc. which helped us to leave a normal life. 

 Unfortunately, 16 years ago, Sophie lost her battle with cancer at the age of 6 years, we still keep her memory alive today and I thought by completing these Runs is one of the many ways we continue to achieve this, as well as helping families & children out who have been affected by Cancer.     

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.