Dear Friends,

In October 1979 our mum Kitty lost her battle against cancer at the age of 42- this year marks her 30 year anniversairy. My sister Olwyn has been running marathons and many other activities for the past few years and we are all so proud of her.

This year Olwyn told me she would do the Chicago Marathon with all proceeds going to the Marie Keating Foundation , they have done enormous work to provide information and awareness on Cancer to the general public.

I have decided to do this with her but I will walk it along with our friend Darina- I am very excited but also a little scared but last Saturday I completed with the help of some very good friends a 17km walk in Moscow so I am much more confident now.

I would really appreciate your support on this very exciting journey- I will do my very best to finish it even if I will be the last!

I want to thank Ninos and my boys for all their love and support!

A huge thank you to Caroline and Claire for walking with me all the way- it is great fun.

To Tanya, Lesley, Olwyn and Padraic we are so lucky to have eachother!

Any amount is a great amount and please be assured that your transaction on the mycharity.ie website is very secure.

Warmest Wishes,

Avril