This is my second marathon, roughly a year after my first.

Since running the Paris Marathon last year, the number of Palestinians that have died in the war has more than doubled - with most estimates today suggesting more than 45,000 people have been killed in Gaza. Another 100,000 have been wounded.

When I raised money for MAP last time around, I hoped the need for their support would have reduced by now. But these figures show it is as pressing as ever. Despite a ceasefire, the peace is unstable, and could break at any time.

So, please donate generously - all money raised will go directly to MAP to support their vital work providing direct medical support to Palestinians and building the capacity of the Palestinian healthcare system.

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