On Sunday 10th November Tania and Kelly are taking part in 'The Authentic' Athens Marathon.

Held every November since 1972, the Athens Marathon is a 26.2 mile road race, inspired by and based on the legend of the Ancient Greek messenger, Pheidippides, who ran from the Battle of Marathon to Athens to announce the Greeks' victory over the Persians. It is considered one of the most iconic and difficult major marathon races in the world.

We've been training diligently for months, overcoming obstacles and building resilience. The support from our team members and residents has been invaluable. While we're both excited and nervous about the race, we're confident that our physical and mental preparation will help us succeed.

Inspired by the residents at Inspired Villages and our close family & friends who have been deeply affected by Parkinson's disease, we are raising funds for Parkinsons UK.

Any amount you can sponsor is very gratefully received. We have self-funded the entire trip so 100% of the donations will go to Parkinsons UK.

Thank you so much for your support and encouragement.

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