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On the 25th April 2010 i will be running in the Virgin London Marathon !!! 

I have been fortunate enough to get a "Golden Bond Place" through my chosen charity LUPUS UK. Running the London marathon has always been a lifelong ambition for me and i am proud to have the opportunity to fulfill this whilst rasing money for a cause close to the hearts of our family since my mother in law died of the disease at just 43 years old in 1994.

Many of you will not have heard of lupus ( Systemic lupus erythematosus ) and although there is still no cure much research has been done and those diagnosed are now able to live longer with medication able to control the disease to some degree.

Since the disease is so rare, unfortunately LUPUS UK does not capture the imagination as do charitable organisations associated with more common illnesses. So that the vital research work and patient support can continue we need you to sponser us now!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: LUPUS UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

We really want to make a diference, so please be generous-sponsor me now!

(see  http://www.lupusuk.org.uk/soitslupus.asp for more info on the disease and the work LUPUS UK undertakes)