Hi Everyone,

 

So, after running a couple of Half Marathons, we had the ridiculous idea that we MUST have a go at the London Marathon. Whatever possessed us to do so, we have no idea, but the long hard training sessions have started and we’re on the road to complete 26.2 miles on Sunday April 17^th 2011. Eeeeek!

 

As an extra incentive, for everyone who donates £20 or more, you will receive a ticket into our 'Money Can't Buy Prizes' prize draw! 

Not only do you get to support Bec and Jess in their quest to complete a Marathon, you also have the chance to win prizes! YES!

 

The charity that we are running for is called MACS.

MACS: The Micro and Anophthalmic Children’s Society was formed in 1993, by a group of parents, all of whom had children with microphthalmia (small formed eyes), anophthalmia (no eyes) and coloboma (sight problems). Until then, most of them didn't know of any other children like their own and children with these conditions did not have the opportunity to meet each other, support each other and learn from each other.

MACS are helping to change all that.

At present, no single cause has been identified for the group of eye conditions that children supported by MACS are affected by. The possible link with the environment and genetic causes are both still being investigated. MACS support these research projects, by assisting the professional's under taking the studies. However, this is not our main focus; we specialize in providing family support and a range of related services.

MACS are a Registered Charity in the UK and is run by volunteer parents with children who have the eye conditions, and by young people who are directly affected. Mutual support, from people who know what you are experiencing, either as a parent or young person, is something that we passionately believe in that is why the charity is run entirely by volunteers who understand what is needed.

 

Please, please dig deep and donate – it means lots to MACS and to us, who will be giving up 'normal' life for 3 and a half months to train hard and hopefully raise lots of money for charity.

Thanks for taking the time to our JustGiving page.

Bec and Jess xx

(Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.)