Welcome, for absolutely the final time, to Roger on the Run! The Great North Run draws near once more, and I’m asking if you would please sponsor me online, as I take part to raise funds for Christian Aid? All money raised (except for an optional small payment to cover Justgiving’s admin costs) goes to Christian Aid for their relief and development work: sums modest to us can make a huge difference elsewhere in the world. As always there are communities in desperate need, currently and most obviously those who suffer the consequence of war in Ukraine, Sudan, Yemen and Syria.

Giving through this site is totally secure, simple and fast – certainly the most efficient way to sponsor me. Christian Aid will receive your money quickly and, if you are a UK taxpayer, Justgiving make sure that Gift Aid is reclaimed on your donation (25% extra at no extra cost to you). Justgiving never pass on donors’ details to others or send unwanted emails.

Your thoughts and prayers from about 11.00 am on Sunday 10 September will be appreciated, as I stagger for the twenty-fifth time along the time-honoured course, with little hope of catching Sir Mo Farah on his last appearance at the event!

With many thanks, and best wishes

Roger