I am raising money for our local MNDA in Kent as a friend was diagnosed with this cruel condition last year. She and her husband have had support from East and Mid Kent MNDA.

On Mother's Day this year I hosted an Afternoon Tea for 64 in our Village Hall with the help of amazing friends, raising £1800 for our local MND Associations, which was just incredible. Yet there is more to do and I want to "do".

I last ran a Marathon (London) over 20 years ago, more as a rite of passage than a real desire. This time it is different. I have a clear motivation to raise money for MNDA and I already have my training plan organised for the next 5 months. Above all I am excited!!!! My husband has shaken his head in disbelief at me (yet again), but he is incredibly supportive and knows if I set my mind to something it will happen.

I will be keeping updates on this page so you can see my progress, both positive and less positive (I am a realist after all), but that is part of the adventure. I hope you enjoy my tales and you never know, you might get some inspiration to do something you did not think you could do. Trust me, if I can do this, anyone can, you just need to believe and manage both the ups and downs. It does not need to be a physical activity like running, just something that is important to you.

All monies raised will be divided equally between East Kent MNDA and Mid Kent MNDA.

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