In December 2007 Terry Pratchett, one of my favourite authors, was diagnosed with a rare early-onset form of Alzheimer's. So for the last three years I have entered
Jane Tomlinson's 10K Run for All in Leeds to try to raise some money for
Alzheimer's Research UK to fund research to help people like Terry from losing their thinking skills. Well it's time for run number four as once again I'm planning on doing the Run for All in Leeds. I'm hoping that despite the harsh economic climate my friends will dig deep to add to the total of more than £3000 they have generously donated for the previous runs. It has been really appreciated by both myself and
Alzheimer's Research UK. They are funding some great research and every day they’re getting closer to discovering the breakthrough that could change so many lives. Your donation will be funding more top research that will discover ways to help people like Terry from losing their thinking skills.
The run takes place this year on Sunday 19th June at 9am so it could be hot! Leeds based Patterers may have spotted me huffing and puffing as I run round Woodhouse Moor in the evenings training. It is expected that more than 10,000 runners will be taking part again and my target is to maintain my record of completing the course in less minutes than I am years old. It would also be really nice to break 45 minutes or get into the top 500 for the first time. This year the celebrity runner is 38 year old Matt Dawson - England's most capped scrum-half, "Question of Sport" team captain and "Celebrity Masterchef" winner. The Leeds Rhinos are also entering a team of fans. I'm sure there will be the usual collection of running fruit, nuns and superheroes out there as well.
My JustGiving page is now set up:
http://www.justgiving.com/kenfox2011, so please dig deep and make a donation.
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