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<p class="MsoNormal"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">It has been a life long ambition of mine to complete a marathon. As a member of Helm Hill Runners Club I was fortunate to be given a place in the London Marathon 22nd April 2012 so here goes!</span></em></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Since moving to Kendal in 2009 I have been involved with Manna House a local charity that provides help and support to people who are homeless, vulnerably housed or experiencing difficulties.</span></em><span><em><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.manna-house.org.uk">www.manna-house.org.uk</a></span></em></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">As part of the “Manna Mates” project I befriend Gemma. We meet up each week, have a chat and I support her with her college work. We have built up a good rapport, have a laugh and we both learn different things from each other.</span></em></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Please be generous and sponsor me, as all money raised from this marathon will help develop the Manna Mates project. The money raised would be used directly to help enhance the social and life skills of people who are struggling with areas in their life and help them move on and reach their potential.</span></em></em></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I know it will be a big challenge for me to complete the marathon but I am training hard running four times a week- usually for around an hour – sometimes two! As well as running along the River Kent I also run up the fells that surround the town. On 27 February 2012 I completed a half marathon in Blackpool with a time of 2 hours 10 so I feel that all the training is paying off and I will be on target for the big day.<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that my family, friends and everyone at Manna will cheering me on – it would be great if you could sponsor so I know you will be supporting me as well as giving to a great cause! </span></em></p>
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