<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;">That's me, in the picture, looking rather red. That's only after a 3 mile run! Imagine how I'm going to look after 13 miles!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;">I haven't been training like a demon, I'm not a running junkie, but I thought hey, I'd really like to raise some money for The Stroke Association. So I put my name on their waiting list (I was 34th so thought the chances may be slim) but then the phone call came. Uh oh, crisps away and running shoes firmly attached to feet.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;">My family and I know first hand the effect strokes can have on lives and in the extreme losing someone you love because of them. With three family members that have already experienced strokes, I couldn't think of a charity I wanted to raise money for more.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;">Everybody has a charity that is close to their hearts and this is one of mine. This may not be at the top of the list for you, but I promise photos will follow the race to show how red I get. Who knows, I may even turn purple. Eugh. Definitely motivation to sponsor me though!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;">So to find out what colour I can reach and support The Stroke Association along the way, please sponsor me. However small or large, every single pound is greatly appreciated!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;">Vicky x</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>