<p><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: xx-small;"> </span></p> <p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>After much deliberating and soul searching I have followed some advice and made a decision to follow a charity that is Close to me... &nbsp;Now you ask why Chron's and Colitiis UK. &nbsp;Well for those that do not know me I have suffered with Chron's disease since I was 17 when I had part of my lower intestine removed due to the disease. &nbsp;At the time there was very little support/help for anyone with the disease and after my operation I was left to get on with my life. &nbsp;</p> <p>Over recent years I have had several flair ups of the disease and these can leave me feeling very unwell and dependent on pills to ease and keep the Chron's in check. &nbsp;</p> <p>I would be eternally grateful to anyone who helps Chron's and Colitiis UK to continue offering support and help to those that need it.&nbsp;</p> <p>How am i going to raise the money i have registered to compete in the <a title="Sunderland 10K" href="http://www.sunderlandcity10k.com/">Sunderland 10k</a>&nbsp;now I know this is a race but i will not be running i don't think my body or the world is ready for that. &nbsp;I will be doing one of the things i do best and that is pounding the streets walking. &nbsp;</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> <p>&nbsp;</p> <!--EndFragment--> <p>&nbsp;</p>