On the 26th September I am running the Great North Run - half marathon. I started training a few weeks ago having never been a runner so it is a bit of a challenge!!

I would really appreciate your sponsorship, I am running for Mind - The Mental Health charity. You can read more about what they do at www.mind.org.uk.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Mind The Mental Health Charity 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.

Each year 100,000 people make a suicide attempt, more than 250,000 people are admitted to psychiatric hospitals and 21 million prescriptions are issued for tranquillisers. Choose Mind.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.