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Nic -

'So whilst most of my friends are off having babies, I thought I would set myself a 'different' challenge and run the London Marathon (a long time bucket list ambition)!

I am fundraising for Arthritis Research which promotes research into the cause and treatment of all forms of arthritis in the UK.  This research allows the management of these conditions to develop.  Jon has volunteered after getting a ballot place, to help me fundraise for this charity and so we will both be supporting them.

My grandmother suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis for over 40 years and as a result was quite severely disabled.  Having seen the development of management options for this condition, this level of disability is now often avoided with current treatments.

My mother suffered with hip osteoarthritis resulting in her having a total hip replacement, several years ago.  Again treatment for this condition has significantly improved in her quality of life.

Professionally I work as a musculoskeletal Physiotherapist seeing patients on a daily basis with various forms of arthritis.   I see first hand the devastating effect of arthritis on peoples quality of life and how appropriate advice and management strategies can help to manage their condition more successfully. 

So please, please, please donate to a fantastic cause.  You or someone you know may currently suffer from arthritis and you never know which of us may be affected by arthritis in the future and may need the support from Arthritis Research  (p.s. We may be one of them once we have run the Marathon!)'

Thanks for your support and encouragement in advance from both of us!!!

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