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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span>Michael and I (Simon) will be running the Water of Life Half Marathon on 25th March 2012...just a few weeks time!!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span>http://www.purplepatchrunning.com/races/water-of-life-half-marathon</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span>It will be my first ever half marathon and therefore a huge challenge both physically and mentally! We both decided that we would like to use this opportunity to raise money for our chosen charity - Children's Arthritis Trust.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span>We have both seen first hand within our families what impact arthritis can have on both young and older relatives. The courage and determination of the of those close to us has made us realise this is a way of saying 'thank you' and 'keep smiling' whilst raising money for a very good cause (not to mention the blisters and moaning I will be doing whilst running all that way!!)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span>However, to encourage you even further in handing over your lovely money, Michael along with his sister Helen, and bother in law Matt have also decided to embark on a Ultra marathon just a few weeks after this one, in South Africa where he will run approx. 34 miles(56K)!! Madness!!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span>http://www.twooceansmarathon.org.za/</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span>So, not only do we aim to feel fitter, look fitter and sweat far too much.... we also hope you will dig deep and make a donation for our efforts. You can donate via our webpage and we have also set up a Text Donation option where you can donate £2 by simply texting SIMI60 £2 to 70070</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span>So please dig deep!! Thank you xx Simon (Pieman) and Michael</span></span></p>
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