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Yes, really….

Next Sunday 11th October I will be (very slowly) taking part in the second Royal Parks Half Marathon in London. You may not be so surprised to learn that I don’t expect to set any records but I'm hopeful that I'll be able to finish in around 2.5hrs…I am definitely more tortoise than hare….

I will be raising money for Group B Strep Support, a charity that aims to prevent GBS infection in newborn babies. I first learnt about GBS a few years ago when a close friend lost her beautiful baby Rosie to the GBS infection at 4 days of age. The GBSS charity was a souce of huge support and information for my friends Lindsay and George after their tragic loss and the education and information provided was a real help to them, particularly during Lindsay's next pregnancy which resulted in the arrival of a healthy and happy baby girl, Victoria.

GBS infects around 700 babies each year of whom for 75 or so its fatal and around 40 survivors suffer long term problems. The tragedy is that the GBS infection can usually be prevented by a simple non-invasive and non-expensive test late in pregnancy to detect the presence of the bacteria and by giving antibiotics to the mum during labour. The Group B Strep Support organisation works to raise awareness amongst pregnant women of the potential impact of GBS.

So your support would be appreciated.

well done!! Donation by aneta wynimko 14/10/09  

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Great stuff Claire, keep it up! Donation by Tiago Parente 14/10/09  

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The joys of donating late is that I get to get you to £1000 how fantastic is that. Well done. Donation by Kerry Cassidy 13/10/09  

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Donation by claire mcguckin 13/10/09  

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Congrats on your accomplishment! Next time the full marathon! Donation by Peter Khan 12/10/09  

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cash donation Donation by claire mcguckin 12/10/09  

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Well Done Claire. We knew you would do it. Donation by Sue & Alan Gough 11/10/09  

We are so grateful for everything you've done for us and our girls. You go girl! xxxx Donation by Lindsay Birkett 11/10/09  

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Good luck! Donation by Rich Meachin 10/10/09  

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Good Luck Claire from Marie, George and Lianne Birkett (Rosies Grand Parents and Aunty) Donation by Marie Birkett 08/10/09  

Good luck! Donation by Ian Fishwick 08/10/09  

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Good luck Claire Donation by Sifa Clark 08/10/09  

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cash donantions Donation by claire mcguckin 08/10/09  

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You'll never guess what the weather forecast is for this weekend .... Donation by Sharon Vieten 07/10/09  

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Good Luck...no walking allowed!! Donation by Mike Dolan 07/10/09  

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Go Claire, you so know you can do it! I pray that the sunny weather you normally seem to attract at these events stays well away!! Good luck Sx Donation by Samantha Draycott 07/10/09  

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gd luck sis. ure a star X Donation by Thomas McGuckin 06/10/09  

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remember to stretch properly and have fun. i'll be cheering you from whatever cafe i happen to be sat in at the time Donation by Michael McGuckin 06/10/09  

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Pleased that Sunday is going to be a scorcher!! Best of luck, Vikki & Jonathan Donation by Vikki 06/10/09  

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Good luck Donation by Annie Sergeant 06/10/09  

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Good luck! N Donation by Naomi Haynes 06/10/09  

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gl wee sis and hope u raise alot for such a good cause xx Donation by Gerard McGuckin 06/10/09  

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Good luck Claire from Fi and TH x Donation by Fiona Davy 06/10/09  

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Best of luck Claire Donation by Dan McFetrich 06/10/09  

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One pound for each km - best of luck, Claire! Donation by andrei g 06/10/09  

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Donation by margaret rowe 06/10/09  

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Good Luck Claire Donation by Janet Jones 06/10/09  

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Great cause, good luck Claire Donation by Kristian Atkinson 06/10/09  

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You can do it Claire!!! Donation by Areti 06/10/09  

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Good luck on the run. Enjoy! Donation by Ollly Fawcett 06/10/09  

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