<p>On Sat 3rd March 2012, I'm going to attempt a half marathon across ice on Lake Baikal in Siberia in minus 25 degrees celsius.<br><br>I've decided to run for "Downside up", a UK registered charity that does amazing work in Russia and the former Soviet Union states - helping families to raise&nbsp; &amp; educate their children born with Down syndrome.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you can spare any money, however small the amount, these children and families will really appreciate it.</p> <p>And it&nbsp; will&nbsp; certainly help to spur me on when my feet start feeling a little frost bitten !<br> <br>Thank you so much and wish me luck - ice is slippery stuff!<span class="HOEnZb"><span style="color: #888888;"><br><br><span style="color: #000000;">Julia</span><br></span></span><br>ps. I am paying the registration fee for running the marathon out of my own money -&nbsp; so any money that you pledge will go directly to helping these wonderful children :)</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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>