<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>I did it! 5th marathon before my 50th. Not my finest time I admit but you had to be there to appreciate how hot it was out there on the course!</p> <p>3 years ago I was privileged enough to spend several weeks in Mongolia. This vast but very fragile land receives very little help from the outside world and its wildlife is constantly threatened by poachers especially those from neighbouring China. It is one of the last refuges of the magnificent but elusive snow leopard. In Mongolia a little money will go a very long way and it is essential to find out more about these beautiful creatures and to work with the local people so that they will benefit from having a living,&nbsp;rather than extinct,&nbsp;population. The brilliant David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation works closely with the Snow Leopard trust to help make this a reality.</p> <p>Your help would be much appreciated.</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>