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As I life long Psoriasis sufferer, I am pleased to have been invited by the Psoriasis Association to take part in the London 10K run on Sunday 13 July 2025. I will be amongst 17,000 runners aiming to raise valuable funds for charity.

The Psoriasis Association is an invaluable resource of information and support for many adults and children who suffer with this condition. Never has my own personal condition been so difficult to manage as now. Although I count myself as lucky with relatively mild symptoms compared with many, I nevertheless fully appreciate the impact this condition has on many lives, including mine.

I have been training since December 2024 and despite two separate injuries ( I am not getting any younger!) am continuing to run as often as I can. A regular parkrunner since 2017, I have never run more than 6k. Running after work when I have spent up to 10hrs on my feet during the day is not easy so I concentrate most of my training at weekends. 10K still feels a long way off!

As one of the older runners in this event I am even more determined to complete it and make a difference by raising money for a worthy cause that is close to my heart. The Psoriasis Association is a charitable organisation that funds research projects together with offering information and support to my fellow sufferers amongst other things. I would like to raise as much as I can and make a difference!

Please sponsor me with whatever you can, no matter how small. It would be good to see you on the day too to cheers us on! (Look out for the bright purple t shirts and vests.)

Thankyou for reading this. The cause is close to my heart and the work of the Psoriasis Association affects me personally too.

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