On 30th April I will run the Keswick half marathon, the following week I will join Paula Radcliffe and thousands of other runners to complete the Sunderland half marathon, before completing my half marathon hat trick in Leeds on Sunday 14th May.

The lady in the photo is Mary Dawson, she was a nurse and spent much of her life caring for others, often putting their needs ahead of her own. A compassionate and loving person, Mary faced each challenge that life gave her with courage and dignity, providing inspiration and strength to her family and friends.

On 22nd February Mary lost her battle with cancer, the care that Mary received at St Benedict's during her final hours gave great comfort to her and our family and this is the reason that I have chosen to support them. 

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