Having been a record breaker in the 800 metres back in the 1993, I always assumed I'd be capable of running an extra 41395 metres in relative comfort. 23 years later at 34 years of age, I thought it time to take up the challenge of the London marathon despite not having run since! In my ignorance I am only now beginning to understand what I have let myself in for, but my hardship is nothing in comparison to that of the people supported by the charity I am running for.
I will be doing this in aid of the Kingston Carers' Network (KCN) and their Young Carers' Project (YCP). Unpaid caring and carers feature increasingly in our society, as people live longer and as government-funded healthcare struggles to keep pace with the strains and stresses of individual and family needs, especially amongst the most vulnerable.
KCN works hard to relieve hardship, improve carers quality of life and reduce the isolation of carers through a large range of services. Additionally, the Young Carers' Project provide fun and friendship for young carers ensuring that children are thriving and protected from inappropriate caring roles.
Please feel free to sponsor as little or as much as you can, and thank you in advance for your generosity.
UPDATE:
I survived!! I finished in a time of 4 hours 12 minutes, and I'm very happy with that. Thanks to everyone for your support, you have done a very good thing and you should be proud of yourselves also.
Chris
