LISA Ford and Emily Gordon of Launceston will be part of the 30,000 strong field of runners at the London Marathon on April 22. They will be running the 26.2 mile race in memory of their brother Darren, who was also a keen runner, and passed away in September, 2009. They will be raising money for 'Melanoma Research' at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Surrey, who are the leading researchers in Melanoma cancers. Anyone wishing to sponsor Lisa or Emily, can do so by visiting Launceston Sports, Phoenix Leisure Centre, or by visiting http://www.justgiving.com/emgorgon">www.justgiving.com/emgorgon or contact Lisa or Emily direct.

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