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Before Vanessa died I had thought I might have a go at a marathon at some point but didn't really have the motivation to do it (it is a whole 26.2 miles after all). Then when Vanessa died I decided I would do it in her memory and raise funds for the Rowans at the same time. 

The Rowans Hospice looked after Vanessa, and all of her family and friends, were so kind and understanding and allowed Vanessa to die peacefully and with dignity.  This is something we all hope for and was a great comfort at a terrible time so if by getting round my first (and probably last) marathon I can raise some funds to help them carry on helping more people then I will really feel I have achieved something in my big sister's memory. 

I know I've asked you to support me before and you have all been fabulously generous and given to great causes.  If you can support me again then I would be delighted, however big or small your contribution. Knowing that you have donated, or will donate (like the good old days where you sponsored someone then paid up afterwards) will definitely help when the going gets tough! 

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