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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</strong></span></p>
<p>I had already decided to do the London Marathon and having entered 4 times in previous years was excited to receive the 'accepted' magazine through the post! My Dad had also got in, so we were both looking forward to the training ahead & the challenge of getting around the course. It is my first marathon & Dad's 6th!</p>
<p>In mid October 2010 my God Mother, Alison Bellamy was diagnosed at the age of just 49 with lung cancer , she sadly died less than 4 weeks later. Throughout her illness the Macmillan nurses were fantastic, giving her & those closest to her support & advice.</p>
<p>They were also a great support when both of my Grandfathers were diagnosed & ill with cancer several years ago.</p>
<p>I wanted to make my marathon effort worth while and I intend to raise as much money as possible to help the loved ones of others.</p>
<p><strong>To give you a rough idea of how every penny helps: </strong></p>
<p><strong>£10</strong> <span style="color: #ff00ff;">could help pay for 20 copies of 'the cancer guide' which can help someone recently diagnosed with cancer, and their families to understand cancer, its treatment & the help available.</span></p>
<p><strong>£24</strong> <span style="color: #ff00ff;">could pay for a Macmillan physiotherapist for an hour</span>.</p>
<p><strong>£350</strong> <span style="color: #ff00ff;">could pay for a much needed convalescent break for someone with cancer & their carer. </span></p>
<p><strong>So please dig deep </strong></p>
<p><strong>Em & David </strong></p>
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