Since the start of the millennium I have been attempting to fulfil a challenge set to myself of running in the London Marathon and 2003 is the year for me!

I’m running the gruelling 26.2 miles for CHSS. It is a very worthy cause as the charity aims to improve the quality of life for people affected by chest, heart and stroke illness.

Everyone has their own idea of life beginning at 40, mine was to realise I could perhaps help other people while fulfilling some of my own dreams!

If you are a taxpayer please fill in the part that enables the charity to gain a further 28% through gift aid.

So please help me and give generously to a very worthy cause – thank you.