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Adam and I are taking part in the London Marathon for my gorgeous god daughter (and niece) Kate Gordon.

Kate was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 weeks old. She has, like all cystic fibrosis sufferers, had times in hospital where she has been extremely unwell. The care Yorkhill hospital has given her has been absolutely brilliant and we want to raise as much money as we possibly can to help provide continued care for Kate and other cystic fibrosis patients. 

Kate is an exceptional little girl. You can see from the pictures, she has an amazing spirit, which affects everyone she meets. I challenge you not to be completely smitten by her gorgeous wee face and her zest for life!!  

She is also very lucky she has a fantastic twin sister, Megan. They look after each other, and of course it is very difficult for Megan when her sister is unwell. Megan has been appointed chief marathon trainer for us, involving weekly pep talks and huddles!

We'll finish this bit by saying Megan & Kate's parents are the most courageous, loving, selfless and inspirational people. Their household is all about love and laughter. Even with the every day 'stuff' of family life and bringing up children, it's all done in such a fun and loving way. They are one of the happiest families we know and that is down to Julie & Jonny's commitment to each other, to laughing and their love of oyster bay ;-) !!

Please give what you can and maybe just a wee bit more, Kate is ADORABLE!!! 

 
...and then potentially you could double it as there are two of us running...:-p

go on, go on, go annnn!!!!

Adam will be completing the race in the traditional way of running. (He is a rather fine specimen of a runner....as you will see from the pics I'll put up!)

However, I will be choosing a more unusual approach including walking, a little bit of running, perhaps the odd cartwheel, even a few roly polys might be required....and, I suspect, crawling down the Mall to the finish line! 

Whatever it takes, we are determined to do it! 

I'm sporting a pair of dodgy hips and also, having just over 3 months notice to train from couch potato to 26.2miles, does not make this an easy task?!  Please give generously, we will need all the support and inspiration possible!!

Lastly, some info on cystic fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis is a life-shortening inherited disease.

Around one in 25 of the population are carriers of this gene. This gene controls the movement of salt and water in and out of your cells, so the lungs and digestive system become clogged with mucus, making it harder to breathe and digest food.

There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis but many treatments are available to manage it, including physiotherapy, exercise, medication and nutrition.

It is vital that people with cystic fibrosis receive appropriate healthcare, enabling them to live longer, healthier lives.

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