<p><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">After running a few half marathons last year, i've decided to be brave and run the London marathon in April. Please dig deep and donate as much as you can spare to the 'Dockland Settlements' charity. </span></p> <p><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For over 100 years Dockland Settlements has provided recreational, educational and counselling services and facilities to communities within the Isle of Dogs, Rotherhithe and Stratford areas of London&rsquo;s former Dockland. Business development and regeneration within these areas has created a host of new opportunities for local people but many living in the shadow of the tall buildings and corporate headquarters, still face life in some of the most deprived areas of the country</span></p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p>