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Sally and Richard spent six wonderful years together
Only seven days after the first anniversary of her boyfriend’s death, Sally Spencer will run the Flora London Marathon in his memory.
Sally’s boyfriend Lieutenant Richard Palmer was serving with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards when he was killed in action in Iraq on 15 April 2006. Richard and Sally met at Durham University, and spent six very happy years together. On 22 April 2007 Sally will run the marathon for him, and the times they shared.
Sally is well on her way to raising her mammoth target of £15,000 for the Army Benevolent Fund. Friends and family have given their support; Richard’s Squadron’s £367 donation took her over the £10,000 mark; and the Regiment has since made a generous contribution of £1,250.
“We had six years of wonderful smiles together. This was not enough, but I consider myself lucky for the time we were given. By running for the Army Benevolent Fund, a cause in which we believed so strongly, I will be able to start to honour the memory of Richard and the time we spent together – sustaining our values and beliefs, and hopefully making him proud.”
Sally Spencer
The ABF is the Army’s national charity, giving help to soldiers, former soldiers and their families in times of great need. Richard Palmer respected and cared deeply for those he served with and so, in raising money for and supporting the Army Benevolent Fund, Sally hopes that she can continue to do just that.
To support Sally in her marathon for Richard, please visit http://www.justgiving.com/sallyspencerRJP
