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Marathon man Join our team! Just some of the events you can take part in over the next 12 months Guy’s Urban Challenge Saturday 30 September 2017 Royal Parks Sunday 8 October 2017 The Big Half Sunday 4 March 2018 Royal Parks Half Marathon Sunday 22 April 2018 St Thomas’ Abseil Friday 11 May 2018 London 10k Monday 28 May 2018 Skydive Any date Simon Dredge took on the London Marathon to raise money for St Thomas’ to thank the hospital for the lifesaving treatment he received two years ago, following a powerboat accident. At first, doctors believed Simon would not recover following the accident. Thanks to the critical care team, Simon pulled through. He spent a total of 21 days at St Thomas’ Hospital before being transferred home. Simon said: ‘Without the critical care team I would not be lucky enough to be around today’. Find out more at supportgstt.org.uk/events Urban Challenger: Sue Coates ‘I’m taking part in Guy’s Urban Challenge for the second consecutive year to thank Guy's for the care, support and treatment my dad received there.’ Find out more at guysurbanchallenge.org.uk 11