UPDATE: I finished the half-marathon in a time of 1:59, and was happy to be just within my target of two hours. I suprisingly enjoyed the experience and I think my running shoes may well be coming out again! Thanks for the sponsorship everybody, it means a lot xxxx
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. On 21st February 2010, I will be running the Wokingham Half-Marathon. This will be my first running and sponsored event since school and so I'm a little bit nervous about my capabilities!!
I will be raising money for the Myfanwy Townsend Melanoma Research Fund, and running in memory of Kerry:
http://www.mymalignantmelanoma.com/In_Memoriam_Kerry_ODwyer.html
Melanoma is one of the 'Diseases of the 21st Century'. 1 in 1,500 suffered from melanoma in the 1930s. Now the incidence is 1 in 50. The bad news is that it's getting worse, with the incidence doubling in the past ten years. Worse still, unless it's diagnosed early, there is a very high death rate: and it's the most common cancer amongst young people. You can read more about the charity by clicking on the link on the left.
Any sponsorship would be very much appreciated. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
Thanks for your support xxx
