Well as most of you who know me will already realise I am not, nor have ever been a sporty or particularly active person. I don't walk, I don't play sport, I don't go to the gym and I certainly don't run! That is until my bestest friend in the whole wide world announced she wanted to run a Half Marathon in memory of her dad Neil (aka Elton John in my eyes as he was his double!) who sadly died 10 years ago this year. So along with her sister Rachel, and her husband Ady we have formed The Unlikely Runners (some far more 'unlikely' than others!). 

Basically I am doing this for you Alison Baker, as we approach our 'big' birthday's this year I can think of no better way to show my love, or thank you for all the support you have shown me over the 16 years we've been friends than offering the same support in 13.1 miles of blood (hopefully not!), sweat (big style!), and tears (finish line for sure!) 

So I am asking you to support me in supporting Ally, in supporting Loros, and in memory of a kind hearted and caring man that was taken from his family far too soon but is remembered fondly by all those who's lives he was a part of, no matter how big or small.

xxxx                                                                     

So, it's down to you!

Please dig deep and donate what you can to LOROS to give other families the same support they showed my friend and her family when they needed them most.

It costs £7.5 million each year for LOROS to be able to deliver their services, of which at least £4.5 million has to be raised each year within the local community. It's difficult to see how any amount we can afford to donate can make any significant impact but it really can:
• £10 could pay for collecting a patient from home for day treatment
• £25 could pay for an hour’s care for a LOROS in-patient
• £100 could pay for a Community Nurse Specialist patient visit
• £700 could pay for the cost of a nurse for a week
• £850 could pay for the running of the Hospice for an hour

Every penny really does count, so please donate whatever you are able to.

Final plea?

Please apply sunscreen when you’re out and about enjoying the last of the summer rays and check any moles you have regularly.  You can find more information on taking care of your skin here: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/type/skin-cancer/about/preventing-skin-cancer

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