This is a press release that was sent to the newspapers and radio

28 people are getting ready to run the Flora London Marathon.

The people have said they will raise money to help United Response.

The marathon is one of the most famous fundraising events in the world.

Some people dress up to run it!

Some of the people who are running work for United Response. Some people have friends with learning disabilities or mental health needs.

We raise the most money from the marathon. Last year, we raised £42,000!

If you would like to give us money you can go to www.justgiving.com/unitedresponse/

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Or you can come to the Duke’s Hotel from 1pm for a sandwich and a chat.

Kate Knight is running for the fourth time. She has already raised £5,000 for United Response. She would like to raise more money this year.

She said:

"You could say that I'm addicted to running. Every time I cross the finishing line and hear the crowds cheering it makes me feel great.

"People are really generous with money when they know who you are running for

"Two people in my family have a learning disability and so I know just how important United Response's work is. "

Diane Lightfoot from United Response says:

"This event raises lots of money. It also tells people about the work we do. We are grateful to the people who run for us."