Hi Guys,

I'm taking part in the Great North Run on 19th September and have decided to try and raise some money for Alzheimer's Society. I wanted to choose something with a personal meaning and so have decided to do the run for my nan who suffered from Alzheimer's in the final years of her life. They are a great charity and as well as supporting day to day care of people with dementia they provide a lot of support for the families and loved ones of the sufferers. It is very difficult to see someone you love not even recognise who you are and hopefully with  Alzheimer's Society's help there will one day be a cure.

Finally I would like to say that any donations will be greatly appreciated. I won't be offended if you can't afford to donate (I know there are about 5 of us doing this and so if you know us all it would break the bank!!). Equally don't feel pressurised into putting a certain amount just because others have - without wanting to be sued by a certain highstreet supermarket "Every little really does help".

Thanks guys.......I suppose I'd better go for a run :-)