"Hello. On Sunday 30th September 2007 I am taking part in the Great North Run in Newcastle, and I am running in aid of Just for Kids.

It's a 13.5mile distance from the centre of Newcastle all the way to South Shields. It's the first time I have done anything like this, and I am aiming for a time of 2hrs 10min, basically 10 minute miles.

Just for Kids is a charity which every year raises thousands of pounds for children in the North East who are suffering from abuse or neglect, who are disabled, have special needs or who simply require extra care or guidance.

Why am I doing this? I want to get fitter, and if I can raise money for a good cause while doing that, then all the better.

Any sponsorship money you can spare at all will be greatly appreciated, and will really help motivate me to achieve my goals during the run. Please don't forget to choose "Gift Aid" which doesn't cost you or me anything, but allows Just for Kids to claim some tax relief, increasing the money they raise. Feel free to pass this internet page onto anybody and everybody you know.

Thanks for your support, and fingers crossed I manage to run over the finish line.

Cheers,

Alan Kelly"