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Hi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my page!
I am running Leeds Half Marathon with my cousin Jes Talpade in May.
Following a challenging end to 2023 with my mum being diagnosed with breast cancer and my dad having a stroke, I have decided to do my own challenge.
I am fundraising for the Friends of Alfie Martin, in memory of my brother Alfie. In 2002, my Mum made it her mission to ensure no family has to ever go through what we did, following the tragic loss of Alfie due to medical neglect during labour. Since 2002, just under a million pounds has been raised for critical neonatal care in the Yorkshire region, contributing more annually than NHS can provide. The charity is made up of volunteers and all the money raised goes directly to where it is most needed and runs without overhead
Half the funds raised will also go to The Maggie's Cancer Centre in Leeds, who have recently had a huge impact on us as a family and I will be forever grateful to for their support during my Mums cancer journey. This is a journey that as a family we never thought we would be on and knowing that Maggie's Centre is there is invaluable.
Just Giving asks you to choose a charity and we would be grateful if you can help us split the sponsorship equally between the two.
In advance of your donation, I would like to say a huge thank you for any amount you are able to give.
It means so much to us all.
Huge love and thanks,
Betsy and Jes
Please follow the links to find out more about the two charities: