Okay, here goes... I'm actually going to run the 2013 London Marathon. As most people know, I'm not a natural runner and this is potentially going to kill me! I appreciate that everyone is always entering these things and begging people for money but please please consider sponsoring me- the training is going to be horrible through the cold winter months and the thought of eating less cakes, crisps and wine ensures this is going to be torture!

I have chosen to run for the Osteoporosis Society because I see on a daily basis the impact that a bone fracture can have on an individual's life. 10% of people who have a hip fracture die within a month and 30% within a year. Also, dont think Osteoporosis is something that only affects old people as I have recently had a friend who has been diagnosed at the age of 26..!

Every single donation you make will help the valuable work the Osteoporosis Society do...

£10 will enable 6 people to recieve life changing information

£25 will enable a nurse to provide a specialist nurse to answer a call for help and provide information and support

£50 would fund first class materials for professionals training to give bone density scans and providing osteoporosis care

£100 would help fund sessions for people newly diagnosed osteoporosis ensuring the have the right information to manage their condition.

So please please help give strength to people with fragile bones.

Thank you so much!

Ruth xxxx