Oh crikey..I've ony gone and got a place in the London Marathon 2012...!!!

Thanks to my fantastic running club Fareham Crusaders I was lucky enough to get a place in the ballot. I'm using that place as my next fundraising challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support.  I've done Kilimanjaro, tick,  Great South and North Runs, tick...This is the next big challenge. April 22nd 2012. The countdown begins.

Why Macmillan? For those who may be new to my story; two years ago I was diagnosed with aggressive bone cancer in my upper arm.  I was swiftly operated upon with my upper arm bone being replaced with a stainless steel prosthesis (see photo!). I have permanent limitations on my shoulder now and have had two years of physio and a further operation to get  it to its full limited capability. I am currently clear and have regular monitoring.

My family and I were given tremendous suport from Macmillan during a very worrying and emotional time. As a thank you to Macmillan, to help them help others Ive embarked on ongoing challenges to raise money. This 26.2 mile run is the next challenge.

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