I have decided to run for Lewis Manning Hospice in memory of my mother who passed away 6 months ago. I have always flirted with running 10K but never manged it, recently seen the advert for this run and it is taking place on what would have been her next birthday and I thought this would be a great idea to raise some money for charity and also restore my mojo for running.

I have not run much recently (only ever ran 5K) due to what's happened over the last 6 months and also been ill.  However recently been getting back on track running a few 5k runs and feeling better about things.

A big shout out must go out to my local running group - Oakdale Runners (find them on Facebook)  - they have inspired me and even at my age have got me into running .

Any donations will be greatly appreciated however small, thank you.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is a charity providing extraordinary care to patients and their loved ones facing a life-limiting illness across East Dorset & Purbeck. They offer a range of free hospice care services aimed at helping people to live well through their illness, closer to home. These include:- Day hospices, virtual and in person- Creative arts & wellbeing support- Lymphoedema clinic - Breathlessness clinic- Bereavement & family support- Complementary therapy- Hospice at homeEvery year Lewis-Manning supports around 600 local people and develop new services, based on patient need and identified gaps in the area. To do this the charity needs to raise over £2.3m every year. Without these funds the charity could not exist. Their important work increases peoples physical and social wellbeing, reduces isolation and loneliness, supports people to stay in their homes longer, and alleviates the huge pressures on family and carers.