Ian Roberts died on 14th November 2010, age 41, four years after being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour.  Ian was was our friend Suzie Butler's brother.  To raise money for the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust (SDBTT), Andy Butler (Suzie's husband and my squash/drinking companion) and their daughter Hatty (18) decided to run the London Marathon together.  Then a few weeks back Hatty found out that the Marathon was right in the middle of her A-Level Art practical and realised she just couldn't do it.  I was offered up as a stand in to keep Andy company and help raise more for this increadibly worthwhile cause.  SDBTT did actually offer Hattie the option of holding the place open to next year: however, as she so kindly put it "This is probably Peter's last chance to run the London Marathon", so kindly handed her place over to me.

So, on 22 April, Andy and I will be running the Marathon together: Andy and Hatty have already raised almost £5,000.  Starting a bit late in the day, but with YOUR support, I am hoping to add another £1000 (my target was £750 but we have passed that already!) to their total.  Please sponsor me generously!  Thank you.

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