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After 2 mountains, 3 marathons, 6 half marathons, countless 10ks and 3 knee surgeries and an ankle procedure, it is time to hang up my marathon boots BUT what better way to do it than running my last marathon in the city that has become home #london 

I am raising money for an organisation called 'One Cause' - I first came across them when I was at the starting line of a 10k in 2010, with one of the founders who was wearing a pink tutu and carrying a wand! One Cause - is an organisation that believes education is the solution to break the poverty cycle. Sustainable Development Goal #4 is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. 

One Cause works in India and Uganda within structured programmes to ensure that those children and young adults who would miss out on the opportunity of education are not left behind. Throughout my life I have worked in the development sector with children to ensure they have access to healthcare (specifically eye care) and firmly believe that educating children is a crucial component of societal development. 

Running is a passion and a form of meditation for me, I started running in 2005 to try something new and I never looked back. It has become an integral part of my life and has seen me through highs and lows. I will definitely miss the long distance running and will have to find something else to get my adrenaline high from! This is going to be an emotional run for me, as I train over 6 countries and in less than 3 months for what will be my last hurrah in my running 'career'. So please support me by not only donating (any amount is welcome) but also marking the date in your diary and coming to support me in person on 28th April and sending me encouraging messages. You can also follow my journey for the next 3 months on Instagram @priyu.m #priyarunslondon2019

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