<p>The <a href="http://fiorentinifoundation.org/Fiorentini%20Foundation.html">Fiorentini Foundation</a> runs&nbsp;fantastic <a href="http://www.annafiorentini.com/">theatre and film schools</a> for 7-18 year olds in north and east London on a not-for-profit basis. The first school opened in 2001 as a Prince's Trust business and the organisation has <a href="http://www.annafiorentini.com/about-us/">gone from strength to strength</a>, teaching to a very high standard and producing a brilliant <a href="http://hackneycitizen.co.uk/2011/03/28/anna-fiorentini-theatre-and-film-school-10th-anniversary-gala/">annual variety show</a> at the Hackney Empire theatre.</p> <p>It is a joy to see Fiorentini children growing in confidence, wisdom and expertise with each year they attend the school. You can read more about Anna Fiorentini herself on page 11 <a href="http://www.hackney.gov.uk/Assets/Documents/ht276.pdf">here</a>.</p> <p>Please donate generously to my 2012 London Marathon run. I'm very old, my knees are complaining and I need all the encouragement I can get - and the money will go to an outstanding good cause. &nbsp;</p>