I had forgotten that I had applied for the Cancer Research London Winter 10K run months ago and said I would volunteer at the race if I wasn't fit to run (which I'm not). Then my race number arrived: 7759 - 7/5 was my dad's birthday and 79 would have been his next birthday, so I took that as a sign that I should run it in his memory.
I have already raised money and have been volunteering for CRUK so I am going to run this race to raise money for the Great Oaks Hospice, whose staff cared so compassionately for my dad in his last days at home - and they rely solely on voluntary contributions. I know January is not a great time to be asking for sponsorship but if you can spare even a couple of pounds, it would be much appreciated as every little helps, thank you so much.
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Fiona Downes
DJL Memorial 10K
I am running the London Winter 10K Run on 4th Feb for Great Oaks, Dean Forest Hospice because they treated my dad Derek Lawrence so caringly
Great Oaks, Dean Forest Hospice
Dean Forest Hospice is an Adult Day Hospice located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It exists to provide care, support and improve the quality of life of people suffering from any life threatening illness, their families, carers and friends, without charge.
Charity Registration No. 1078186
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