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Those who know me, know that I aim to complete a fundraising challenge every two years to try ro raise money for St. Francis Hospice in memory of one of my best friends, Laura Popkin, who lost her battle with skin April 2010, aged just 32.  Laura was a real fighter and was a truly inspiring gal, deciding she was going to run a marathon after she was diagnosed with skin cancer.  As the illness really took hold and when she knew that she would be unable to run or walk the entire marathon, and whilst an inpatient at St Francis Hospice, Laura still wanted to walk a mile of the marathon with Phil Packer, who was walking a mile for 26 different charities this year with a representative from each.  Unfortunately, Laura was unable to do this, as her condition deteriorated quite rapidly

Since raising money for at Francis Hospice I have gone from being a complete non-runner to running 5km as part of a triathlon and now I aim to run 12km in a mud race with 40 different obstacles thrown in for good measure. Gulp! Saying this is a challenge for me is an understatement!

Whilst under the care of St Francis Hospice, Laura spoke extremely highly of the care that she received.  When admitted, Laura said that the Doctor's listened more to her in the first 10 minutes, than the Oncologist did throughout her entire diagnosis and treatment elsewhere.

I would love to help this level of care to continue for others in a similar situation, and the cause is very close to my heart so please give whatever you can, no matter how small.  

I really appreciate your support and donations and if you happen to be near the Secret Nuclear Bunker nr Brentwood on saturday 16th May, please pop by, laugh at me and watch this mud monster struggle!!

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