We are all running the Manchester 10k in honour of our angel Jessica Rae Parkinson. Jessica left us suddenly and unexpectedly, after her mum dropped her off at school and kissed her goodbye Jessica collapsed around 11am, her mum rushed her to school where she was met with every parents worst nightmare. Her body lay lifeless and her pupils dilated. She was rushed to Macclesfield hospital where they did a brain scan, which then confirmed it was life or death for Jessie. Jessica was then sent to Manchester royal where they sadly confirmed Jessica was brain dead. They kept Jessica on life support, so her dad could come and say his final goodbye. The last few hours were spent with her mum and dad lay with Jessica. Jessie will forever be a huge part in all our lives. In memory of Jessica we are running the Manchester 10k for Manchester University NHS foundation trust.

On New Years Eve l lost a very dear friend, her son lost his mummy and her husband his wife. This loss was also sudden and unexpected. In what seems like a tragic coincidence, RMCH was a charity that was very dear to her, she played a huge part in organising a fundraising ball just last year. I am also running this in her honour, imagining how she would have encouraged me to do anything to support the cause and better anyone elses lives. This charity could not be closer to my heart, any donation will be so gratefully recieved.

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