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London Marathon 2021 · 3 October 2021 ·
By the time of the race it will be 31 years since I last ran a marathon and 2 years since I stopped making excuses, decided I needed to get fit and started running again in ernest.
It hasn't been an easy journey to date, with injuries and age taking their toll, but spurred on by my family I think I'm ready to embark on the challenge now and give a decent account of myself.
When it came to choosing a charity, my recent life experiences drew me to Age UK. With a large family we are fortunate that we can rally round when a family member is in need of support. For those older people without the benefit of a close family however the issues and particularly the loneliness must be crushing. For me therefore Age UK is a cause very close to my heart.
Most people will feel lonely at some point in their lives. It’s a deeply personal experience that - in most cases - will thankfully pass. Sadly, 2.65m older people feel they have no one to turn to for help and around 3.9m older people consider TV to be their main form of company. Donating to this page will help the national Age UK to continue providing vital services that offer companionship, advice and support for older people facing later life alone.
Any donation, big or small, will go to a great cause.
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