"My name is Jessica Uys and I am doing the Manchester 10k run on the 16th May which is five weeks away.

"I was really hoping my sponsorships would have progressed a little better than they have and so I am hoping by joining UK Sponsorship I will be able to raise my target.

"It is very near and dear to my heart and I hope that out of the kindness of your hearts you will help me hit my goal in raising £1,000 for a great charity that I'm sure will be dear to a lot of your hearts too.

"My best friend was diagnosed with Renal Cancer last year at the age of 23 and she died a few times in hospital and very nearly died for good as there were loads of complications.

"She is doing very well now after being in hospital for three months last year and is having dialysis three times a week for four hours a day until she can have her kidney transplant - so I just want to do something as little as this to let her know how great I think she is".

Contact: Jessica Uys

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