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Anyone who knows us will be aware that being out on the Lakeland fells is one of our great joys- indeed, it was a major part of our decision to move to Cumbria. We're not alone in our love of the fells of course. Every year sees an increase in the numbers of people visiting the Lakes to make the most of those stunning views and challenging mountains.

Perhaps it is less well known that when things go wrong, the skilled and dedicated people who come to the rescue are unpaid volunteers. Regardless of the weather, the season or the time of day they're at the ready to leave their families, their jobs and their firesides to save lives. Mountain Rescue services throughout the UK rely on fund-raising to make this possible and our local team, Patterdale Mountain Rescue, is no exception. We're proud to raise funds for them by running the Carlisle Half Marathon and we ask for your very kind and generous support.

We're also running in loving memory of our dear friend Sandra, who loved the fells (both here and in her beloved Scotland) and who shared in many of our Lakeland adventures. We know this is a cause very close to her heart and that she'll be with us during our run just as she is when we're out on the fells watching the cotton grass dancing and the rainbows coming and going.

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