I am running the marathon to raise money for Spinal Injuries Association.   It will be the 5 year anniversary since I broke my back, having an unstable fracture of my L1 and then having to have 3 of my vertebrae fused together with pins and rods.   I am also running for my mother and sister. My mother had a biopsy on her spinal cord which has effected her ability to walk. My sister who had a hangman fracture of her c2 who had to wear a halo for recovery.   Because of this amazing work from orthopaedic and spinal specialists I wanted to do something that would help others who may not have been as fortunate as me.   So please, if you can donate, this would be greatly appreciated and will help in many ways.