Hey people! It's me again (Phil Thompson).  Last year i ran The Great Yorkshire Run and got an overall time of 1 hour 12 minutes. On Sunday 5th September 2010, I will be attempting to not only finish the run in a quicker time, but not to be as ill as i was last year when i cross the line.  Although not a full or half marathon, this particular run is 10,000 metres or 6.25 miles. I thought i would set myself the added challenge of trying to break the 65 minute barrier.  Which believe me is going to be a challenge within itself, but the pain i will feel during the race is nothing compared to what my step father felt during his illness.  Want to know more, then please read on!

The charity i have decided to run for is MYELOMA UK. This particular charity became special to me last year, as i lost my dad to Mutiple Myeloma on the 19th of June 2009. Although some people can live for years with Myeloma, my dad was one of the unlucky ones and only lasted 4 weeks. I am trying to raise some monies for this charity to aid other people and families that have been affected by Myeloma. Also the money raised will go towards Myloma research.  If any monies are raised that would be great, but awareness of this condition is also vitally important.

Let me tell you a little bit about Myeloma.

Myeloma is the second most common form of blood cancer, but only makes up 1% of all cancers' in the world today. What Myloma does, once you have Myeloma it attacks the bodies plasma cells. Plasma cells are what the bodies' immune system are made up of, to fight infection and disease. Once it has disabled your plasma cells, Myloma attacks the bodies' vital organs, more often than not, one of the first signs that you could have Myeloma is Renal Disease, or what is more commonly known as kidney failure. Myeloma also attacks the bone marrow at the same time as the vital organs.

Not only am i trying to raise money for this charity, but just raise awareness of this condition. In a survey of 1000 people in 2008, 97% of people did not even know what Myeloma was. If you are interested in learning more about Myeloma the internet website is: myeloma.org.uk

I am not asking for much in sponsor, just as much as each person can afford to give. all sponsors, no matter how big or small will be gratefully received.  If you want to sponsor me per kilometer, or to do it in a certain time you are more than welcome. My best time for the 10,000 meters at present prior to training is 1hr and 12 minutes, which i achieved a year ago.  As a stipulation in the requirements for running, i have to raise funds in excess of £300 before i will be able to run. If you are in any doubt as to weather or not i will have actually completed the affornamed run i will be more than happy to post a picture of my medal and complimentary gifts from the race online for all to see.

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