A DARWEN woman is renewing her appeal for sponsorship when she runs the London Marathon.

Maureen Hartley is taking part in this year's event to raise money for the Blackburn with Darwen branch of Age Concern. Maureen, 46, a branch manager at Abbeydale Homecare on Railway Road will take part in the event on April 22. Anyone who would like to sponsor her should contact Elaine Jennings on 01254 266620.