Epilepsy is the second most common neurological condition after migraine; it affects around 1 in 131 people in the UK alone (roughly half a million people). Although it can be controlled with current medications around 20% of those affected continue having seizures despite taking anti-epileptic drugs.

I shall be running the Flora London marathon this April in support of the Epilepsy Research Foundation; a charity which promotes and supports basic and clinical scientific research into the causes, treatment and prevention of epilepsy.

This is a cause very close to my heart; as an epileptic myself I understand well that scientific research into epilepsy provides not only breakthroughs in it's treatment but also hope for the many people whose seizures are uncontrolled by medications. For these reasons I hope you will give generously to this most worthy of causes.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Epilepsy Research Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.