As some of you are aware, I will be taking part in my very first half marathon 'Run to the Beat' on Sunday 27th September 2009.

Having been training seriously for over 4 years now, I thought this was a fantastic opportunity to test myself and to make all the early morning starts worthwhile.  I figured it was about time that I put all my talk and hard efforts to a good use.

I will be running on behalf of St Matthews Children Fund (Ethiopia), which is a charitible organisation that helps to promote the welfare of children in disadvantaged communities of Ethiopia.

Anything that you are able to donate, however small, would be greatly appreciated and will make a massive difference to the lives of the children of Ethiopia.

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.

Love & Best Wishes,

Sophia xx