<p>Concern Universal is a poverty relief charity that focuses on improving the daily lives of the world's poorest communities. Besides 'traditional aid' programmes that encompass water, sanitation and food provision, CU also provides credit for micro enterprise that allow families and communities to create jobs and income so crucial to lasting poverty relief. By ensuring that no project duplicates the work of other international agencies, and matching local needs with the organisational strength of the charity, you can be sure any donation you deem fit will truly make a difference.<br /><br />In aid of this worthy cause, Nigel, Tom and myself will be running the marathon in London in April - please do come and support us. You'll see Tom and I as two bananas in hot pursuit of the World's Fastest Fruit record which currently stands at 3h50. In the mean time we'll also be blazing a trail for Nige who is training for his first marathon (and to drop a waist size ahead of his wedding).<br /><br />Please wish us luck, and most importantly, please sponsor us!</p>