<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>I started running 2 years ago in March 2010 following my daughters horse riding accident in October 2009 where she fractured her spine and was air lifted by the East Anglian Air Ambulance.</p> <p>Whilst sitting with my daughter in the hospital I realised how lucky she was to still be able to walk and it made me want to start running again, something I hadn't really done since leaving school. I run with the Hadleigh Hares each week and have entered 5 events so far, a mix of cross counrty and road running.</p> <p>The London Marathon, like for many others, will be my biggest challenge to date and being able to run it for such an amazing charity is spurring me on!</p> <p>The&nbsp;<strong>charity</strong> is independent of direct government and National Lottery funding and is entirely dependent on fund-raising and contributions. To keep its two <strong><a href="http://www.eaaa.org.uk/explore-the-air-ambulance-helicopter.asp"><strong>air ambulances</strong></a></strong> flying and to provide the advanced <strong>medical equipment</strong> they carry, over <strong>&pound;4million</strong> per year has to be raised.</p> <p>It is such a vital service and both myself and the charity will appriciate any donation you can make.</p> <p>Sandra x</p>