<p><strong>&nbsp;**** UPDATE: Finished the marathon in 3 hours 59 mintutes! ***</strong></p> <p>I'm running the London Marathon to raise money for the amazing work done by the <a title="Downside Fisher Youth Club" href="http://www.downside-fisher.org/">Downside Fisher Youth Club</a>&nbsp;which makes a real difference to young people in one of the most deprived areas of London. &nbsp;I'm representing <a title="The Society of London Ragamuffins" href="http://www.londonragamuffins.org.uk/">The Society of London Ragamuffins</a>, a small London charity which exists to help deprived children in London.</p> <p><strong>I'll be training for months and running over 26 miles just a few days after my Very Big Birthday on 16th April. &nbsp;So the least you can do is donate a few bob!</strong></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.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>