Kevin Bembridge, from Bourne, is running to raise funds for Asthma UK, Virgin Money London Marathon.

Kevin Bembridge, from Bourne, is running to raise funds for Asthma UK.

The 30-year-old whose has been training since last year, running 10 miles every other evening and at weekends, also wants to raise awareness of the charity because two members of his family are asthma suffers.

n To sponsor Kevin go to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=kgb83

Prison officer Carolyn Easton, from Bourne, Mind - National Association for Mental Health, Virgin Money London Marathon.

Prison officer Carolyn Easton, from Bourne, works in a safe custody department and knows all about the problems faced by people who have mental health problems.

Consequently, she has chosen Mind - National Association for Mental Health - as the charity for which she will raise a target £1,650 by running in the London Marathon.

The 35-year-old, who will be taking part in the race for the first time, said: “I know how tough it can be for people who have mental health issues, which is why I’ve decided to raise funds for Mind.”

To sponsor Carolyn text 70070cazx78£ and enter the amount you wish to give.