So, I'm not much of a runner, have never run so far, wasn't convinced when I entered that I'd be able to, and am about to turn 40, all of which seemed like excellent reasons to give it a try!

However, my key motivation is to fundraise for the Maya Childcare Trust, a small charity of which I'm a trustee. We have been running a childcare centre in Guatemala for 10 years, which supports families living in extreme poverty.

The centre provides a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and develop, supports their mothers to get better work (because they're not bringing a toddler along) and enables their older siblings to attend school (because otherwise it is common for a 7 year old to stay home from school to look after younger siblings, which isn't great for anyone).

Please donate generously! Thank you.

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