I WOULD like to ask any readers who have applied for a place in next year's London Marathon to consider running it for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Applications are now available and if you look on www.london-marathon.co.uk you will find the nearest place to pick up an application form.

Marie Curie also has a number of Gold Bond places available now for people who may be unsuccessful in the ballot. Get in touch now if you want to double your changes of running next year.

By running for Marie Curie Cancer Care you would be supporting the Marie Curie Nurses in Lancashire who care for seriously-ill cancer patients in their own homes, free of charge.

You will be helping us provide practical support for people with cancer and their families at a very tough time.

You will be undertaking a tremendous challenge by taking part in the marathon, but it will be enjoyable too.

Join with us to have a great day out with your friends and family, and help us to raise funds to make a real and positive difference to the lives of cancer patients and their families.

For further details, please call me on 01772 749797.

LYN FENTON, Community Fundraising Manager, Hawksbury Drive, Penwortham, Preston.