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Well, after years of saying it I have finally decided to run the Robin Hood Half Marathon......thanks Jackie!! I am not intending to break any records, and am just hoping to get round in a respectable time. I will be counting on the support of my running partner Jackie to get me up those hills I have so desperately been trying to conquer over the past couple of weeks.
Unfortunately, the training didn’t quite go to plan and I was out of action for a couple of weeks with blisters and very painful feet. However, after purchasing a FOURTH pair of trainers over the summer, I think I have finally found a pair that agree with me and I am now on the mend.
By taking part in the Robin Hood Half Marathon, I am hoping to raise money for the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. Many of you will know that in 1991, my sister Amber sadly died from a heart defect. Amber would have celebrated her 18th birthday on 7th September and as a special birthday present, I would like to raise money for a charity that is dedicated to providing support for children born with heart defects.
The Children’s Heart Surgery Fund helps to provide the latest medical equipment and funding for pioneering research dedicated to babies, children and teenagers born with heart defects. Amongst other worthwhile causes, this charity has helped to fund the purchase of ECMO equipment, which acts as an artificial heart and helped my sister during her short life.
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Thank you for your support
Aimi xxxx