<p><span style="color: #000000;">Dear friends,</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">I'll be running the London Marathon this year to raise money for SPARKS, the children's medical research charity. SPARKS'&nbsp; <span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Arial;">vision is a world where all babies are given the best possible start in life and where a medical condition or disability at birth is not a barrier to opportunity and fulfilment. SPARKS'</span><span><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Arial;"> funds high quality medical research that is intended to have a practical and positive effect on the lives of children.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">It's my very first marathon and I'm hoping to run, walk or crawl (most likely a combination of the three) to get past the 42km finish line.&nbsp; </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Any donation that you can make, no matter how small it is, will make a difference to SPARKS and I will be forever grateful. Donating through this JustGiving site is simple, fast and totally secure. </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Thanks and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your help.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Tony<br /></span></p>