3PB Barrister Michelle Marnham to walk 50 kilometres in aid of Demelza Hospice Care for Children
18th April 2016
On 22nd May, Michelle Marnham will be walking 50 kilometres in aid of Demelza Hospice Care for Children. The walk will be from Sittingborne to Eltham and will take the best part of 11 hours.
If you wish to sponsor Michelle, please click here. More information on her chosen charity can be found here.
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