<p>As Edridge rep for Greater Manchester, I'm aware of the valuable work the fund does and the people it has helped.</p> <p>It's four years since I last ran the London marathon and now, finally, I feel recovered enough&nbsp;to give it another go!</p> <p>After much beating myself up about not getting my backside in gear, the training started in earnest after christmas &amp; I'm reasonably confident that I'll cover the distance. If I do, it'll be in no small part thanks to the support of Gail for the kicks up the backside, coming on training runs with me and a watch that does everything but run the race for me!</p> <p>In the current climate of cuts and ever increasing financial pressures on probation and CAFCASS staff, the Edridge fund is a vital last resort for colleagues experiencing particular hardship.</p> <p>&nbsp;I would therefore urge you to sponsor me so my suffering is about more than masochism!</p> <p>Just ran Liverpool half marathon today in&nbsp;a personal best&nbsp;time of 1.56.37. Bring it on London!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Regards</p> <p>Karl</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>