Updated on Aug 11th 2011 at 8:16 AM from the JustGiving API

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<p>I am raising money for Premature baby care&nbsp;in the Neo-natal Unit at Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley.</p> <p>In August 2007, my niece Kiera arrived in the world 14 weeks early, weighing only 1lb 13oz (822grammes).&nbsp; The first thing she had to do was to fight for her life. Her mother, my sister, was also in a fight for her own life.&nbsp; The care that the Doctors and Nurses at the Neo-natal Unit provided was essential to help them win these battles.&nbsp; I can never thank them enough - raising some money to help them in their work is my small way of saying thank you.</p> <p>I went to Kiera's 4th Birthday party at the weekend - she is a happy, healthy little girl.&nbsp; She loves dancing and dressing up like a little princess. She starts school in September, a milestone that seemed a long way off 4 years ago.&nbsp; Have a look at the pictures to see how far she has come.</p> <p>I would like you to sponsor me as I endeavour to cycle Coast to Coast along the Reivers Route.&nbsp; This is 170 miles over three days, starting near Newcastle and finishing in Whitehaven, Cumbria.&nbsp; To make it harder, we are going via Scotland.&nbsp; Why not!</p> <p>This will not be easy, I had two knee operations last year, and could barely cycle 5 miles in January 2011.&nbsp; If you only want to sponsor me to enjoy my suffering, please do so!</p> <p>I start the ride on Thursday 1st September and aim to finish on Saturday 3rd September.&nbsp; Feel free to donate a very comfortable cushion!</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> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>