Dom's page
Dominic Somerville is raising money for Marie Curie
Story
As last year was the big 40 and I wanted to do something memorable for the event by helping others less fortunate.
I have chosen to run the New York Marathon in November (yes - the 26.2 mile marathon) and have selected Marie Curie as my charity of choice.
So, if I can train for 6 months, involving over 600 miles of road running, I would ask you to sponsor me to try and make a difference to Marie Curie, a wonderful charity that helps people make a choice of how to spend their last days.
Marie Curie Nurses provide free nursing care to cancer patients and those with other terminal illnesses in their own homes.
Research commissioned by Marie Curie Cancer Care shows that 64 per cent of people would choose to die at home. In reality only 25 per cent achieve this. Every year, Marie Curie Nurses make that wish possible for thousands of cancer patients in cities, towns and villages across the UK.
Marie Curie Nurses now care for around 50 per cent of all cancer patients who die at home. They work through the night or during the day to provide care for patients in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of their own home.Our nurses are also there for families and carers - providing practical and emotional support at what can be an exhausting time. Marie Curie Nursing is always free of charge to patients and carers.
Please give as generously as you can. And perhaps, on the 1st November at 13.00 GMT, spare me a positive thought!
Dominic