<p>Hi everyone, thanks so much for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>On March 1st this year, my cousin Gary's lovely partner Nicky died suddenly without explanation aged only 33.&nbsp; Nicky's favourite charity was Dog's Trust and friends and family donated money in her memory to help care for and rehome unwanted dogs.&nbsp; I wanted to do something else to help and rather recklessly said to Gary 'I'm going to run a 10K for Dog's Trust in Nicky's memory'!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I did it!&nbsp; The 10k course in Henley started with a long hill that got steeper and steeper.&nbsp; I was running with a picture of Nicky pinned to my back which spurred me on but I went through many emotions from despair, disappointment that I thought I wasn't going to get round in a respectable time, extreme thirst and finally elation as I realised I was on target to break 1hr 15mins!&nbsp; I finished the run in 1:13:50 and was absolutely delighted.&nbsp; A couple of friends had set me challenges for extra sponsor money if I did better than1:30 so I'm looking forward to cleaning up there!&nbsp; Gary was there&nbsp;to see me off, cheer me along the route and welcome me across the finish line (see photo) which was wonderful.</p> <p>It's not too late to sponsor me and I would be so grateful for your support. 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 Dog's Trust 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 Dog's Trust.&nbsp; Gary and I will be visiting his local Dog's Trust in Shoreham once all the money is in.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>So please do sponsor me now.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks so much&nbsp; Tracy :) xx</p>