Great North Run 2013 - 15th September 2012

Hi All,

After completing my 11th consecutive Bupa Great North Run last year in a personal best 1hr 22mins I'm going for my 12th this year to try and beat that time and also top the £650 that I raised for Make-A-Wish Foundation UK.

Make-A-Wish Foundation UK are a relatively small charity but for the last 2 years they were absolutely amazing before and after the run and I know that the money I raised would have really made a difference to children with life-threatening illnesses so that's why I'm running for them again. This year I hope to raise £750 so please dig deep and give as much as you can - EVERY PENNY COUNTS AND WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

There are 20,000 children and young people living in the UK with a life-threatening illness and Make-A-Wish Foundation UK aims to grant the wishes of 1,100 of those children. To do this they need to raise at least £7m in 2013, they receive NO government funding or lottery grants and they only rely on generous support of the public.

Most of us had a great childhood and were able to enjoy growing up but for those struggling with life-threatening illnesses everyday can be a fight to survive and all they want is to do is enjoy the time they have - by supporting me for this run you can make a real difference to a child’s life so please give as much as you can.

In the last 11 years my fastest time has been 1 hour and 22 minutes but this year I'm looking to go even faster. I've been training hard and competing in 10k and half marathon races in preparation as well as pounding the streets around Dartford to try to run faster!

Please help me to make a difference to a childs life, every penny or £1 will be much appreciated by me and the charity.