<p>I never thought I'd do it, but here I am having a stab at 2011's Dublin Marathon on October 31.</p> <p>As well as personal satisfaction, I'd like the run to make a difference, however small, which is why I'm raising money for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK. It's the only charity in the UK supporting people affected by pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition that causes damage to the heart and lungs. It affects people of all ages, race and gender.</p> <p>The charity has really helped my mum over the last year or so and, with October 31 also being my mum's birthday I'd like to do what I can to help this small, but very important charitable cause.&nbsp;</p> <p>So, PLEASE SPONSOR ME! There's no donation too big or too small&nbsp;(well, maybe too small), but anything you give will be very gratefully received.</p> <p>And so to the official bit...</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>