On the 10th April I will run the Edinburgh half marathon. It will be my first competitive running event but I also plan to complete in the London 'Feel the Beat' half marathon and Amsterdam marathon in September and October 2011 respectively.

Because I am passionate about fundraising for MacMillan Cancer Support and MacMillan is celebrating its centenary year I will be running to support this charity. More specifically I will be raising funds in connection with Accenture to contribute towards raising £50,000 towards the MacMillan Survivorship Programme, which supports cancer survivors in returning to work; dealing with the physical side effects of treatment, worries about symptoms returning; financial difficulties; or trouble adjusting emotionally to life beyond cancer. It’s an outstanding programme and I hope you will share our passion for this vital aspect of cancer care

I know the money you donate really does make a difference – so please dig deep and donate today!  Thank you.

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