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This is a note to
my network who I am asking for to help raise money for two separate charities.
The Brain Tumour Charity and Changing Faces.

In order to double
the amount of money I can raise I have decided to set myself a big challenge
and run not one but two marathons over 3 weeks!

That's right, the
Brighton Marathon on April 2nd and the London Marathon on April 23rd. I know
what you're thinking - that's a lot of miles! But trust me, it's all worth it.

Did you know that
the distance between London and Brighton is just over 50 miles? And I will be
covering that over both marathons in April.

The Brain Tumour
Charity is an organisation that is incredibly close to my heart. It is
the world's leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder
of research into brain tumours globally. Unfortunately I have witnessed
first-hand how awful a diagnosis of GMB Brain Tumours are having lost not only
my mother to the disease as a child but also my father to a GMB Brain tumour
almost 6 years ago. According to the Brain Tumour Charity, approximately
5,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with a glioblastoma (GBM) brain tumour
each year, and GBMs account for about 45% of all primary malignant brain
tumours. The mortality rate for GBMs is very high, with around 4,300 deaths
each year in the UK due to the disease. This highlights the urgent need for
more research and better treatment options to improve outcomes for those
affected by this devastating condition.

I am also raising
money for our corporate charity partner Changing Faces. Changing Faces UK is a
charity that supports people and families affected by visible differences,
including those with conditions such as birthmarks, scars, and skin conditions.
Here are some key points about the charity: Changing Faces UK offers a range of
services, including counselling, peer support, and educational resources, to
help individuals and families cope with the challenges of living with a visible
difference. The charity also works with schools, employers, and healthcare
providers to promote understanding and best practice when working with people
with visible differences.

 So what do you
say? Will you help me reach my fundraising goal and make a difference in the
lives of others? Every little bit helps, so please donate what you can. And
don't worry, I promise to take it easy on my feet after these two marathons!

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