<p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">It's been&nbsp;one of my life-long ambitions and dreams&nbsp;to run a marathon. I caught the 'running bug' at a young age and, despite knee injuries, have been in countless races including two half marathons! </span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">2012 marks a Guild Year for my home town Preston and to celebrate they are hosting a Marathon, in October, and I'll be runnning it! A gruelling 26 miles over a challenging course. Yes, I'm crazy!!</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">I'll be fulfilling&nbsp;my dream and also raising money for Hope House. This charity was created to support projects that would benefit needy children, young people and families in North London. They mostly work on the Strawberry Vale estate in East Finchley and&nbsp;run a range of activities that bring opportunites and hope for those that need it. </span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Remember what Maximus said in Gladiator <em>"What we do in life echoes in eternity"</em></span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Any donation will make a huge difference.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Becki :)</span></p> <p><em>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 the charity 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 the charity.</em></p>