I am running/walking/crawling (delete as appropriate!) Loch Ness marathon on Sunday 23rd September 2018. This will be my first full marathon...13.1 miles more than I've ever run!

Therefore, I feel this is a good time to raise some money for two causes that are very close to my heart. All money I raise will be split equally between:

- The Haematology Unit (Ward 34) in Ninewells. They have played a huge part in our lives over the last few years. I would like to say a final thank you to them by donating some money to make their patient's stays slightly more comfortable.

- Macmillan Cancer Support. Their latest statistics highlight that 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with some sort of cancer during their lifetime. This is scary. However, it emphasises the need for charities like this to provide crucial support when needed.

I will be fundraising in memory of our Dad. All donations will be greatly appreciated!

Pam x

P.S. training is fully under way - but I also have 2 x 10k events and 3 x half marathon events to complete in amongst my training over the next 7 weeks (it is really 6 weeks and 6 days but 7 weeks sounds less scary!). Bring it on!