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On 26 April 2020, I will be running the London Marathon to
raise money for CLIC Sargent. In 2018, I ran the London marathon for the
first time. I had planned to complete it in under 5 hours, but with it being
the hottest London marathon on record, it took me almost 6 hours. In 2019, I had planned to run again, but sadly had to defer due to injury after 30 training sessions...so for 2020, it’s unfinished business! I’m now back, fitter, healthier, stronger...and I'm doing the marathon again, with the aim of beating my target time of 5 hours. 

In preparation for the marathon, I will also be running (for CLIC Sargent):

- Royal Parks Half on 13 October 2019,

- London Landmarks Half on 29 March 2020

so 3 "official" events.

Between now and Marathon day, I also plan to run a number of other events including:

- Adidas Shoreditch 10K

- ASICS 10K

- Adidas Fulham 10K

- Cancer Research London Winter Run 10K

- Vitality London Big Half

I am doing this to raise money to support the families of children who have been diagnosed with cancer. CLIC Sargent offers a lifeline to families who are having to endure every parent's worst nightmare. I am doing this for my friends Sara and Richard who I have known since High School. Their son, Georg, was diagnosed with Leukaemia at the age of 4 and has only just completed 3 gruelling years of treatment. I have seen first-hand the incredible work CLIC Sargent does - visiting one of their Homes from Home - free accommodation for families, close to where their children are receiving life saving treatment.

I have met some incredible people through fundraising for CLIC Sargent - some who have survived cancer and have come back to run the marathon; Guinness Book of World Record holders; and some incredible selfless people who have dedicated their lives to fundraising. I feel privileged to be associated with these people, just through being on the same team.   

I am aiming to raise £2,800 for CLIC Sargent from my 3 official events. If you have already donated for my 2019 marathon (which I deferred), then please do not feel the need to donate again for my 2020 campaign, but of course every penny raised gratefully received.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

David