During my week off from placement I am taking part in a 24 hour basketball match to help raise money for a fantastic charity - The Newman Holiday Trust, who provide holidays for children with disabilities and special needs around the UK.

Last year's DUQC 24h football match was an incredible success raising over £8000!! I am very excited to be a part of another amazing sporting activity. Having bounced my first basketball in many years last week and realising my somewhat slapstick contribution to the game, I have decided to pursue 24h of it for a wonderful cause.   

Any spare pennies you can give will remind me to stay standing and awake!