This year on September 12, my brother Dexter would have turned 18. In his memory, I am taking on the Great North Run for Derian House Children's Hospice in Chorley.

Derian House have been such an important place for my whole family and my Mum has been their official Patron since 2018. We will never be able to thank them enough for what they have done for our family, but I'd like to try to raise some money to make sure they can help other families like mine.

Derian House provide care and respite for children with life limiting or life shortening conditions. To provide their services to the babies, children and families of the NW of England it costs them over £6m this year - with less than 30% of this provided by any statutory funding.

The Great North Run is one of the countries most well known and successful runs. This half marathon is a 13.1 mile journey through the city centre and surrounding areas. The route will take runners towards the River Tyne where thousands of people will cross over the famous Tyne Bridge. The streets will be packed with spectators who have come from far and wide to cheer their friends and family on!

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