The gruelling Ealing Half Marathon is only around the corner - so why am I taking part? People living in Sierra Leone - ordinary people like you and me - are living in extreme poverty, and here's a great way to reach out to them and alleviate their suffering.

Developing Technologies is a UK-based charity which undertakes life-changing relief aid in some of the world's poorest places. In particular, my team are supporting a project which gives remote villages access to drinkable water. Here, water-borne diseases can be fatal, so the work that DT does is absolutely crucial.

Please support me and my team - and you'll be directly supporting some of the most needy people on the planet.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.