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In January we enthusiastically took on a running challenge to get moving after the usual Christmas over indulgence….. both David and I ran 75km in the month of January and with a sense of achievement decided to put our names in the ballot for the Great North Run 2023….. a few weeks later and we had confirmation that we have been successful.  

The furthest I have run to date (Late July!) is 12km so need to do some serious work over the next few weeks in terms of both distance and stamina if I am going to complete it.

As motivation I thought I would create a sponsorship page to raise money for Myeloma UK in memory of my mum.  

My mum died in March 2018 after being diagnosed with Myeloma 5+ years prior.  During the period from diagnosis till her death she was on various different Consultant led treatment plans which helped manage the disease and allowed her to continue to live life as normally as possible.  There were also support groups which she attended through Myeloma Org which she found comforting and helpful, meeting other people with the same illness.  I hope that any money I raise will fund research that improves diagnoses, treatment and care for those affected by Myeloma.

Many years ago when I was little, my mum completed the Great North Run so hopefully I can run in her footsteps and raise money for a charity that supported both her and our family during her illness.  :)

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