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I  have been on a journey the past 3 years, it started with the aim of losing a bit of weight and getting some fitness back that I felt I had lost. My daughter left home to spread her wings and I found I had more time on my hands. I took up running again and as I lost a bit of weight my running improved with not only speed but distance. I found myself getting stronger and wanting to do more, it no longer became about losing weight but more to see what I could do and achieve and it’s fair to say I have really surprised myself. 

I joined a  wonderful running club that gave me the support and confidence to challenge myself and I have really enjoyed the races I’ve entered over the past year with the longest distance being a half marathon. So now I’m ready for my next challenge, to run a marathon ! I never thought that this was ever a possibility for me, until now !  I also thought it would be really wonderful to raise money for charity along the way.

I am very very honoured to be running for the Zurich Community Trust, I was lost for words when the opportunity came along and for those that know me this does not happen often!! This charity does amazing work…

Since 1973, ZCT has awarded over £900 million in fundraising charities, causes and community programmes all over the UK and overseas. Their current national charity partners are Barnardo’s - Supporting children and young people’s mental health, Dementia UK - Supporting those living with dementia, their loved ones and carers, and Magic Breakfast - Supporting child hunger. Each national partner receives £300,000 over two years, so any fund raising will really help provide that promised Support.

Each year, they also support over 60 local charity partners through funding  free access to learning resources and skill sharing through employee volunteers. 

I can promise that I will train hard and do my very best to achieve this challenge in running the London Marathon. I don’t take on this challenge lightly, I understand that it won’t be easy, but I am dedicated in giving this marathon everything I have got and more ! 

I thank you very much for reading my story and supporting the amazing work that this charity does.

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