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I'm doing the Great North Run (Half Marathon) again, must be mad! I'm a stone heavier than the last time 5 years ago and my legs hurt like hell then!! I'm raising money for Nicolas Fund a much missed friend. Here is her story.

Nicola was beautiful, clever,talented, funny, warm,mischievous and very kind. Small in stature, with a huge and dirty laugh -she sparkled for us all. Her gifts in drama and dance recognised at her first school, Merton House were developing in an exiting way at Hammond School, Chester, before her illness brought her future plans to an abrupt end.

For three years she fought a courageous battle with a malignant brain tumour, before she lost that fight and died 5 days before her 15th birthday on April 20th 2005. During her lengthy, protracted treatment, Nicola faced the trials of chemotherapy and radiotherapy with great bravery. Although she was often in pain she managed to sustain her family and friends with her high spirits and her laughter.
Despite her illness Nicola was able to have a special holiday in Florida and to realise her lifetime ambition of swimming with dolphins. Whilst on this trip her thoughts were for the children who weren’t able to travel great distances and enjoy the sights she had seen.

She also spent a wonderful week at Center Parcs where she enjoyed all the activities including riding a bike, riding a horse, crazy golf and swimming. With this in mind, her family and friends have decided to set up a fund, which will enable children who are suffering with cancer to have a special time and to aid their progress during this difficult period.

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