You've heard of running with bulls...I'll be running with elephants!

That's a complete lie actually - i'll be running to raise money FOR orphaned baby elephants. But the fact that I am running voluntarily at all is pretty staggering to me.

As you know me, I'm hoping you'll be shocked into donating a wildly generous amount to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya, which does amazing work rescuing baby eles whose mothers have been killed by poachers or have been separated from their families for other reasons. The DWST relies entirely on charitable donations and it needs lots of money to buy the gallons of SMA the little ones get through (they are allergic to cow's milk), and the sunscreen they need as they can't stand in their mothers' shade...

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust 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.

Do please sponsor me now (I can't be held responsible for any large African Bush elephant that may uproot the trees on your garden/eat your window boxes if you don't).

Many thanks

Paula