As my 40th looms on the horizon later this year my dear wife Theresa (who generally does run my life) decided that I should get fit and entered us both for the GNR2009. Imagine my surprise / delight / sense of foreboding when we were both accepted! Whilst taking on the challenge my two main concerns are an intense of dislike of running coupled with the fact that I have barely broken out into a fast walk for 15 years. But if I'm going to go through the pain of training and the event itself then it only seems fair that we should all try to raise some money for one of my favourite charities.

Cancer is a dreadful disease and especially so when it affects children. CLIC Sargent is the UKs leading children’s cancer charity, supporting children, young people and families through cancer every step of the way. Caring for children and young people with cancer through nurses, social workers, play therapists, home from home, research, financial support and advice and holidays.

Please do dig deep and support this good cause with me (remember to claim Gift Aid if eligible).

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