Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I'm running the London marathon in 2010 to help Homestart Portsmouth, a local branch of a national charity that through a network of trained parent volunteers supports hundreds of parents who are struggling to cope. The families they support need help for many reasons including post-natal illness, disability, bereavement, the illness of a parent or child, or social isolation. Parents supporting other parents - to help build a family's confidence and ability to cope. the ripple effect of this work in the local and wider community, as well as the direct benefits to the families supported, cannot be underestimated.

Your donation will help the crucial work that this charity does.They may not be high profile, but they make a huge difference to people's lives.

This is my first, and maybe last marathon. I've struggled with injuries throughout my training - your support will help me get to the finishing line. For more information on what Homestart do, have a look at www.home-start.org.uk

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 and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.