Meningitis Research Foundation
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On Sunday 20th September 2009 I ran in the Bupa Great North Run, a half marathon at
13.1 miles in Newcastle. I secured a Bond place running for my chosen charity the
M.R.F.Having suffered from Meningitis 6 years ago I truly understand the importance of Research into this illness, so running for the M.R.F. was an easy choice.
I completed the race in:
1Hour 38Mins 51 Secs & Placed 1928 out of 54,000
Last year I completed the Virgin London Marathon in a time of:I raised funds for Whizz Kidz, a charity that transforms the lives of hundreds of disabled children across the UK every year.
This year I have been successful in gaining a ballot place & have decided to raise funds for Dreams Come True, a charity that makes seriously and terminally ill childrens dreams become reality.I'm also supporting a local group called MOLYN CARE, a small team of carers that provide vital care for the elderly & vulnerable.
Donations can be made on line at @ http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JEREMYREADER
