A rallying call has gone out to runners who have their own places to take part in the 2010 Virgin London Marathon or Brighton Marathon in aid of St Catherine's Hospice.

Jen Wickham, who co-ordinates the running events for St Catherine's, said:

"The Virgin London Marathon is the world's largest single day fundraising event and over the years St Catherine's runners have raised over £550,000. Together with the Brighton Marathon, it is incredibly important that we get as many people running on our behalf so that we can continue to help local people and their families who need end of life care."

St Catherine's is looking for runners who have their own places in this year's event. To find out more about running in aid of St Catherine's, call Jen Wickham on 01293 447364, email jenwickham@ stch.org.uk or visit www.stch.org.uk

Thank you letter from St. Catherines

I am writing to say a huge thank you to everyone who gave donations at St Catherine's Hospice Caterham Valley street collection on 20th December 2009. Your generous donations totalled £218.41.

St Catherine's provides specialised end of life care for patients and their families, friends and carers throughout Mid Sussex and East Surrey, and has been the provider of hospice care in Tandridge since April 2009. This year we need to raise £4.7m through voluntary donations in order to continue providing our much needed services free of charge. This will only be possible with the ongoing support of our local community. For further details about how you can support St Catherine's, please contact me on 01293 447376.

Victoria Lawrence Community Fundraiser St Catherine's Hospice