So here I am asking for donations as I compete in this year's virtual London Marathon.  

You're right, I'm not going to be able to run it, I will even struggle probably to walk it, but I'm determined to train and do my best.  I'm even going to put it out there, be accountable, and publicly announce that to help my training and to give myself the best opportunity to complete the marathon, I'm going to lose 1 stone too!!!  

For those who know me, I love my food and I love my comforts.  I'm not sporty at all.  This is all a big deal for me. 

BUT I believe that the crisis of loneliness and poor mental health in the UK is an even bigger deal, and I'm passionate about doing my part to help combat it.  

So please, do sponsor me. I have given myself a starting target of £1k, but I would LOVE to raise it.  

Here's the blurb now from Justgiving ...

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