Would you please help me to achieve my target of £5000 to support the work of St Barnabas. Many of you know that my husband Mark was supported and cared for in his final days by St Barnabas, thanks to people like yourselves who have donated in the past to this worthy charity. I also know many of you have experienced the same support that myself and family have had from them.

I feel privileged and petrified to have been given a place to run the London Marathon for St Barnabas. I appreciate all the support that I know you will give me.

St Barnabas House is a charity based in Worthing which provides palliative and end of life care to adults with life-limiting illnesses.

We believe everyone facing life-limiting illness should receive the care and support they deserve. Our mission is to provide dignity, comfort and choice for adults who need specialised, supportive care.

Your generous support helped to provide specialist supportive care for 1,786 local people and their families at the hospice and in the comfort of their own homes last year.