We are both running the London Marathon on 3 October 2021! We were halfway through our original training plans last year when the April 2020 marathon was postponed to October 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Third time lucky!

We are excited to take on the challenge of running our first marathon together. We are both relatively new to running, and definitely not naturals, but looking forward to seeing how far we can push ourselves for this worthy cause.

We are so pleased to be running to raise money for Help & Care, a charity we have both grown up supporting and aspiring to share their values. Help & Care is a charity close to both our hearts; with our Dad being the Charity's very first employee in 1985, starting out with just 97p and working as the Chief Executive to build it into what it is today. We have also both worked at Help & Care, seeing the real difference they make to the community.

Help & Care has been working across the South of England for over 30 years, promoting dignity and independence for all people, particularly people living with long-term health conditions, carers and those who are isolated and/or housebound. What makes them different is their person-centred approach. They understand that each individual has different needs, so work closely with people to understand what really matters for them and to help them lead independent and fulfilling lives, for as long as possible.  

https://www.helpandcare.org.uk 

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