<p>Well I completed my first marathon in 4hrs 20m 11s.&nbsp; It was a hot day and the course was hilly in places but I crossed the start and the finished and I am very proud of what I achieved.....many, many thanks to all those who have sponsored me</p> <p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page</p> <p>I am taking part in the Halstead &amp; Essex Marathon on the 8th May 2011&nbsp; to raise funds in support of the cancer care unit at Broomfield Hospital.</p> <p>Since January 2006 my dad has been receiving chemotherapy at the cancer care unit to help control secondary cancers in his stomach.&nbsp; I've been training really hard for this event and now its over to you - I'd be really grateful for whatever you can spare.&nbsp; Please sponsor me as I know what a difference this money will make to people, including my dad, who are receiving treatment for cancer.</p> <p>Together we can help to buy all those important extra comforts to make the time in hospital a little more bearable.&nbsp; It can also help staff to buy the very latest medical equipment they need to care for patients with cancer.&nbsp; To find out even more. please contact the Charities Office direct on 01245 514559.</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;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&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p>