Sunday 17 April 2011

London Marathon...

Yes, it's the day of the London Marathon. Not something I normally pay attention to but in this case, I'll be watching out for one runner in particular.
A 75-year-old carer with terminal bone cancer said she is determined to complete her 10th London Marathon - but will not be running.

Daphne Hathaway, from Norfolk, who looks after her husband who has Alzheimer's Disease, has been told running could lead to bone fractures, so she will be walking the route.
Truly, our finest generation. Godspeed, Daphne!

Via CJ Nerd, by email.
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7 comments:

  1. Captain Haddock17 April 2011 at 09:35

    Good luck to her too ..

    She demonstrates the kind of spirit which has been deliberately & relentlessly crushed out of too many in our country ..

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  2. Anonymous17 April 2011 at 09:44

    I'll second (or third) that.

    A fine antidote to the professional whiners and special pleaders that now blight the life of this once great country.

    Go Daphne !

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  3. Gnostic17 April 2011 at 11:47

    It's a shame such courage and dedication doesn't rub off. There's six hundred or so individuals in Westminster who would benefit.

    Good luck, Daphne.

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  4. Walking back to happiness17 April 2011 at 12:06

    The Marathon is actually more a distance than a discipline. You can crawl it on your hands and knees if you so wish.

    The task is simply to get to the finish. Good luck to the lady.

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  5. Captain Haddock17 April 2011 at 18:57

    I hope this intrepid lady managed to complete the course, without suffering any personal injury ..

    Her "can-do, will-do" attitude to life should be an inspiration to all ..

    She has my respect ..

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  6. JuliaM18 April 2011 at 05:36

    "She demonstrates the kind of spirit which has been deliberately & relentlessly crushed out of too many in our country .."

    Agreed!

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  7. CJ Nerd18 April 2011 at 23:13

    Daphne Hathaway finished 34,117th in 7h 2m 15s.

    Her sponsorship page is here:

    http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=DaphneHathaway

    Lovely slogan: "While I'm still alive, I want to LIVE".

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