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<p>I thought I might shave my beard off for charity like Adrian Chiles does. But then I remembered that I look 14 years old without a beard and wouldnt be able to get served in pubs any more.<br /><br />Then I thought I could kidknap Debbie McGee and hold her to ransom until Paul Daniels donated a million pounds to a charity of my choice. Then I felt bad for the magical odd couple because they haven't ever caused me any real harm, just mild irritation which I can and do live with.<br /><br />So eventually I decided to run the <strong>Berlin Marathon</strong> on 25 Sep, so I could both keep my beard and leave Debbie McGee alone. Being honest I spend a lot of my time avoiding donation pages like this so feel free to skip off back to Facebook...<br /><br />f you're still reading then I bow my head to you. I am raising money for a local charity based in Dalston, Hackney, where I live (this explains the ironic tone of the email). The charity is called <strong>Rhythms of Life </strong>and they provide free hot meals for homeless people and struggling families in Hackney and Islington. After witnessing the recent, absurd, self destructive behaviour of the rioters I remembered the importance of looking after and trying to make a positive contribution to your local area. Thats why I chose a local charity to help, rather than one of the blockbusters, you know them, the capitalist empires of Barnados and Cancer Research - those guys make me sick...<br /><br />Anyway if we all club together we might be able to raise 0.5% of an average city banker's annual bonus, which could buy them a very sharp new suit, or could feed a small army of struggling people every day for a month.<br /> <br />It would admittedly be tempting to buy the suit, particularly as my old favourite has grass stains on the knees after an incident in June (don't ask).<br /><br />If you're still reading now then, seriously, you might as well donate.</p>
<p>Thanks a grand, I promise to run fast,<br /><br />Chris X</p>