I have agreed to run the New York City Marathon on 5th November this year.  No, I haven't done one before, in fact I only did my first half-marathon in April.

Knowing my age, the kind-hearted worry about my physical chances; others merely question my sanity.  Yet, notwithstanding the date, I am not superstitious and don't think that I have lost the plot just yet.  But I do accept that the psychological chances of success are greatly enhanced knowing that by completing the course, a deserving cause will benefit.  This is where you come in!

If on a personal or corporate basis, maybe even both, you could see your way to sponsoring me, I would be very grateful - so will many disabled children and young people.

I shall be running for Get Kids Going, a national charity that enables young disabled people to compete by supporting them in their sports - training, physiotherapy, travel, design and development of specialist equipment - all manner of things. The smallest donation can make an enormous difference, giving disabled youngsters chances that you and I most likely take for granted.  Together, we can really help - buying a sports wheelchair for example.  They cost £3,000 each.  

It is a call on your generosity, but please respond positively.  I am happy to put in as many hours training as it takes to complete the course, so do please take a few minutes to make a donation.  It will count for a lot in terms of helping Getting Kids Going - and it will encourage me enormously to make it to the finishing post.

Thank you so very much.

Jim Roberts