Hello and welcome to my fundraising page. This will be my third marathon in a year and this time I want to do something special to help our furry and fluffy friends.

I have 3 main passions in life - my wife Jenny, running and animals. sponsoring me here will help with two of those (sorry Jenny) and will help to improve the lives of abandoned and mistreated animals across the UK - who unlike us - are unable to improve their life situation themselves.

The aim is to raise £1500 and I reckon if everyone I know donates just £10 then we'll smash the target. I also know some of you can afford much more than £10 (you know who you are!).

So when you're typing the figure into the website just remember that going without those couple of extra pints or not buying that blouse this week and donating the money instead could transform the life of a soul less fortunate than you.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Blue Cross 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.

I trully appreciate your support and no matter how much you've decided to donate, you should feel good about yourself for doing something wonderful today.

Live with passion and see you soon,

Anthony