Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I started running when I turned 40 and vowed to run a marathon before I hit 50. Now in my late forties its time to get on with it  and I am running my first marathon in Edinburgh along with my running buddy and friend Donna. We have ran many miles together and  so proud to be doing this together.

I  am running for Street Soccer Foundation Scotland. A fantastic organisation that helps create positive change in people's lives through a range of football related services for socially disadvantaged adults and young people across Scotland. Their theory is simple - poverty leads to a lack of hope and a lack of opportunity. They work with adults and young people to help  provide opportunity and build hope through self confidence, education, inspiration and belief. No one sets out to become homeless but with the support of the foundation they can move forward and build a new life. Having 2 sons I know the joy that football can bring.

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