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Virgin London Marathon - Human Interest 2010 Paul Cox Poole, Dorset 37002 In 2005 Paul Cox’s daughter, Cherri, was diagnosed with leukaemia, weeks before her third birthday. Paul and his wife had to give up work in an attempt to cope with the endless hospital stays and grueling treatments their daughter had on a regular basis. Whilst Cherri responded well to the treatment, the effects of the drugs used to treat her have had a lasting effect on the 7 year old, who now has to wear glasses, has insteps in her shoes and is hard of hearing. Paul is keen to raise awareness of the lasting effects leukaemia can have on a child and hopes to raise around £2000 for CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA Children with Leukaemia Jon Bracegirdle Astley, Manchester 37277 Jon Bracegirdle will run his first marathon this year. He chose to run for CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA as his wife was diagnosed with leukaemia when she was pregnant with their third child. Children with Leukaemia Glenn Tarry Barton Green, Nottingham 36796 When Glenn Tarry decided to run the Virgin London Marathon it was his brother Paul who chose CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA as his charity, as Paul’s best friend had lost his brother to leukaemia and he had seen first hand the effect it had on the whole family. But in a cruel twist of fate, just weeks after Glenn was awarded his place in this year’s race and leading up to Christmas, Paul was killed in a car accident. Glenn, a 31 year old driving instructor from Nottingham, is more committed than ever to complete the race in memory of his brother and to fulfill his brother’s wishes. This will be Glenn’s first marathon and he hopes to raise over £1500 for CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA. Children with Leukaemia
Virgin London Marathon - Human Interest 2010 Jochen Heck West London 36878 Jochen ran his first London Marathon in 2008. After I had a terrible time throughout the race despite a relatively good preparation, he went to see a doctor. Within a week, he was diagnosed with Acute Myloid Leukaemia and he was given a 40% chance of survival. Over the following six months, he spent 100 days in isolation in the hospital receiving several courses of aggressive chemotherapy. In December 2008, the doctors allowed me to resume running. Jochen ran/walked my first mile after his treatment in 13min. He then signed up for the 2009 London marathon raising money for Leukaemia Care, one of the leading Leukaemia Charities in the UK. He ended up raising over 10,000 pounds for them. Jochen ended up successfully completing the 2009 London Marathon and even beat his 2008 time by 43 seconds. Therefore, the London Marathon will always have a very special significance in his life and he would love to participate in the 2010 Virgin London Marathon. Children with Leukaemia Louise Miles Penrith, Cumbria 37910 Mother of Katy Miles who was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour that spread to her lungs and was helped by CLIC Sargent. Katy won an award at the Pride of Britain awards in 2008 awarded by Kylie Minogue and Sharon Osborne, she also got invited to 10 Downing street. Katy will be in the clear for 5years in 2010. Katy is planning to write to everyone she has met within the last 5 years (inc celebs) to ask for sponsorship. Katy’s dad works for the Royal Marines and is hoping on doing an event at work Clic Sargent
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