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I am delighted to be running my second marathon, and this time its for Help and Care a great Dorset based Charity that works to support people to live full and independent lives as they grow older. They are passionate about making sure people live life to the full and don't become vulnerable, isolated and lonely, a real problem in our busy, modern society.

Its a great organisation and I have seen first hand the difference they make to the quality of older people's lives. I have worked with them over  a number of years and wanted to show my support in a practical and personal way.

I'll be running all 26 miles knowing the money I raise will go direct to the people who need it and that every penny will help support the dedicated volunteers and the work they do to support older people. They make 3000 telephone calls to isolated people, organise wellbeing walking groups, social activities and provide the transport for vital hospital appointments. These volunteers have given more than 1000 hours to help their community and I hope my time and energy in training and running can help increase the number of volunteers and the hours they give to their communities with the Help & Care volunteer service - Community Works.

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