<p><span style="color: #000080;">After completing my first marathon last year, I've decided 2012 will be the year of two marathons. On Sunday 22nd April I will join the thousands of other runners pounding the streets of London for the 2012 London Marathon. A few months later, on 30th September, I'll then do it all again in Berlin.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080;">As with last year, I have been touched by the number of people who have asked if they can make a charitable donation on my behalf. So, once again I have decided to donate any funds to Headway Essex, a charity which provides care and support for survivors of brain injury and their families and carers (www.headwayessex.org.uk).</span></p> <div class="frp-message-body" style="height: auto;"> <p><span style="color: #000080;">Brain injury can happen to <strong>ANYONE</strong> at<strong> ANYTIME</strong> and <strong>ANYWHERE</strong>. The accident causing the injury may happen in a split second, but the effects can last a lifetime.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080;">Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It&rsquo;s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Headway Essex gets your money faster and, if you&rsquo;re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure Gift Aid is added to your donation.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080;">Thank you so much for your support - it's going to an excellent charity and I hope I do you proud!</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000080;">Ellie xx</span></p> </div>