Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

After a year away from fundraising, I'm going to make 2011 count. So far this year I've done the Loony Dook at South Queensferry on New Year's Day (it was cold) and Ben Nevis in April (it was high).

Next up is the main event, the Berlin marathon in September.  After 8 months of persistent injury keeping me off running - or pretty much any exercise for that matter (the extra blubber was helpful for the Loony Dook, to be fair) - it's going to be very tough to get fit enough to complete another marathon but I'm giving it my best shot.

The Sick Kids is a fantastic cause, I know so many people they've helped. The money I raise will be directed to Ward 1, where my wife works and my niece has had treatment over the years.

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So please dig deep and donate now.