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<p>We are running the Virgin London Marathon on April 22 2012 for our good friend Sarah Wood. Sarah was diagnosed with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) in 2010. LAM is a rare disease which only affects women. The condition mainly affects the lungs which are progressively destroyed over a number of years. This leads to increasing breathlessness, lung collapse and can be fatal. Currently there is no cure for LAM and little in the way of treatment.</p>
<p>Many of you will be familiar with Darren’s magnificent effort last year when he ran his first ever marathon in London, so he is an old hand compared to Del who is another marathon rookie!</p>
<p> Darren: “Last year’s race was like nothing that’s ever happened to me before. The enthusiasm and cheers of the crowds carry you along every step of the way. Both Sarah and I were overwhelmed by the generosity of all my sponsors last year.”</p>
<p>Del: “Entering the marathon was the easy part, completing it will be the real challenge. What will drive us on is knowing the support we have behind us and the good we can all do together.”</p>
<p class="ecxmsonormal">LAM Action is a registered UK charity that raises money to fund research into the causes of, and potential treatments for LAM. As it is such a rare disease little research is currently being done by drug companies, so if a cure is to be found, it will only come through the vital work of this charity. LAM Action also provides an invaluable support network to sufferers and their families, though it is a very small charity and relies heavily on events like the London Marathon for its funding.</p>
<p>As Darren says, the generosity of everyone who sponsored him last year was overwhelming, but if you feel you could possibly sponsor both him and Del and raise money for a very worthy cause once again you would have our utmost gratitude.</p>
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