Cristin Merritt

<p><!--&#91if gte mso 9&#93><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG /> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><!&#91endif&#93--><!--&#91if gte mso 9&#93><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:TrackFormatting /> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> <w:DontAutofitConstrainedTables /> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx /> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><!&#91endif&#93--><!--&#91if gte mso 9&#93><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><!&#91endif&#93--><!--&#91if gte mso 10&#93> <mce:style><! /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable &#123mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;&#125 --> <!--&#91endif&#93--> <!--StartFragment--></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">After 10 half marathons I&rsquo;ve decided to run the 26.2 in the city that inspired me to achieve my dreams: ROME.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">And if I&rsquo;m going to run, then I will run so that others can achieve.&nbsp; Every step I take I take for two charities I believe in with all my heart.&nbsp; Because of this I know I will finish.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Why NAS?&nbsp; Because its family. <img style="float: left;" title="NAS is Family" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/4201332120_bbe640f06c_o.jpg" alt="Jimmy, CeeCee, and Mikey" width="200" height="137" /><br /></strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I&rsquo;ve been blessed with two incredible brothers, one of who lives with autism.&nbsp; The National Autistic Society works tirelessly to bring a greater understanding to this diverse condition that impacts so many families in so many different ways.&nbsp; So for Mikey &ndash; who has taught me so much - and for Jimmy &ndash; who is his tireless champion, this is for you.<strong></strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Why RSPCA? Because it&rsquo;s right. <img style="float: right;" title="RSPCA - it's right!" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4200618637_80ab7ab84d_m.jpg" alt="Finley - rescue dog!" width="240" height="175" /><br /></strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I actually started running to raise monies for the Houston Humane Society, so it only makes sense that my first marathon should be dedicated in part to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. &nbsp;&nbsp;I&rsquo;m blessed with four rescue animals who bring me love every day, so it only makes sense to give to a charity dedicated to love for creatures great and small.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Your donation will make a difference.&nbsp; Give Today.</strong></span></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to charities. Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity's behalf where the donor is eligible for this. I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations.</span></em></p>