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An accidental marathon runner and grandmother is running London in memory of a friend
Christine Card will pound the streets of the capital this weekend as she takes part in the Virgin Money London Marathon. The energetic grandmother is hoping to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association in memory of popular head teacher Simon Adams who died in October 2011 after battling MND. Christine is looking forward to the challenge this weekend. Christine said, “Simon was truly inspirational in the way he handled the disease with so much dignity and humor. I want to continue his legacy by running for MND in the hope of continuing his wish that one day there will be a cure.†Christine describes herself as an accidental marathon runner after putting her name in the ballot for London, but not really expecting a place. “I was shocked when I got a letter saying I had a ballot place in the marathon,†she said. “But I realised it was a great opportunity to run in memory of Simon.†(04/20/2018) Views: 1,479 ⚡AMP
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