I'm raising £500 by running the Manchester Marathon on April 27th and want to raise £500 to split between two charities.

It's Time and Once Upon a Smile both work with children through bereavement of parents in Manchester and the work they do is incredible during such a difficult and confusing time for the children.

I have never been a runner and this will be such a big challenge but nothing compared to losing a parent at such a young age.

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