<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>Ever since I moved to London 7 years ago (how time flys), running the London Marathon has always been something I've wanted to acheive.&nbsp; Whether is was watching my friend Matt (<a href="http://mattellis-triathlete.blogspot.com/">http://mattellis-triathlete.blogspot.com/</a>) running as Wee Willie Winkie, to working the Marathon as a Volunteer Police Officer, it's such a fantastic event and I'm sure 2012 will be no exception.</p> <p>Those of you who know me well will probably be suprised my knees are holding up well under the demands of training but injury is still one of my big concerns.&nbsp; Still, fingers cross the body holds up under the strain and I make it round in my target time of around 4-hours!!</p> <p>This is my first marathon and I'm because I've been lucky enough to get an entry through work I'm running on behalf of The City of Westminster Charitable Trust (CWCT), which was set up following the City Council's 400th anniversary celebrations in 1986 when sponsorship for various projects to revitalise the City was received. Since then its main income is derived from the Lord Mayor's Christmas Appeal, proceeds donated as a result of fundraising by council staff running in the London Marathon, general donations and a small amount of investment income. Principally, grants are made to organisations either based in the City of Westminster or which provide a service for Westminster residents whom as well as the likes of Madonna and Paul McCartney is also home to some of the most deprived areas in London.</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>Many thanks for your time and support,</p> <p>Adam x</p>