EVERYONE! Hi!

I thought this charity running thing might be a good idea but since seeing the training programme which seems to stretch off through the whole of the summer - I am already wondering what possessed me. Please HELP argh....!

I am going to try and run just over 13 miles (half a marathon) in just under 2 hrs and i will be wearing some fake doggy ears and a tail to draw attention to my charity who take dogs from rescue centres and train then to be hearing dogs for the deaf.

Deaf people have a disability which is invisible and often means that they live in an isolated and lonely world. So, double bonus - dog gets out of a bad situation and gets an owner who loves and needs him (and can't hear him barking...triple bonus!)

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Hearing Dogs For Deaf People gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now even if it's just the amount of money it takes to buy 3 tins of Pedigree Chum!  (and new shorts donation welcome after complaints that the ones in the photo are awful!)