Marathons challenge to raise money for cancer services
Kelly Morris has already completed the Great Welsh Half Marathon in Pembrey on 16 March and is set to take on the Wales Half Marathon at Long Course Weekend on 28 June and Cardiff Half Marathon on 5 October.
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Marathons challenge to raise money for cancer services
Kelly Morris has already completed the Great Welsh Half Marathon in Pembrey on 16 March and is set to take on the Wales Half Marathon at Long Course Weekend on 28 June and Cardiff Half Marathon on 5 October.
