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Pam and I have decided to walk the Kings Forest Trail Half Marathon and Full Marathon to raise money for Mesothelioma UK.

In the UK about 2500 people a year are diagnosed with mesothelioma. It is also known as ‘diffuse’ or ‘malignant’ mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the mesothelium, a thin membrane that lines the lungs. 

Mesothelioma UK is a national specialist resource centre, specifically for the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. The charity is dedicated to providing specialist information, support and education, and to improving care and treatment for all UK mesothelioma patients and their carers.

Pam and I are both professional musicians and teachers. Our music, instruments and reeds have always been provided by the wonderful John Balaam of Balaams Music. His support and enthusiasm for music and musicians in this county is a constant presence in the careers of musicians from students to professionals. 

Johns wife, Kate Balaam nee Van De Wiken passed away on May 15th 2015 from this terrible disease. We are walking to raise money for the charity Mesothelioma UK in her memory. 

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