My name is Polly.  I’m 23 and in April 2015 I shall be running the London Marathon for Spinal Research.  In April 2012 my incredible friend August ran the London Marathon for this charity, and in April 2014 August was tragically involved in a fatal accident.  That such a fantastic and kind person can be so cruelly taken at such a young age is horrific beyond words, and when trying to make some sense from it in my mind I decided I wanted to do something for her.  I don’t need help remembering August, but I do need help being more like her.  She was brave, selfless, talented and with no apparent limit to how much she could give to a person or situation.  I want to honour her spirit by running the marathon she ran for the wonderful charity to whom she gave so much.  Any donations that anyone can make will be so greatly appreciated.