Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Running a marathon is one of those things everyone wants to do in their lifetime, so here's my attempt! Your support and sponsorship mean a lot - this is a massive undertaking, when I started training I couldn't run for more than 2mins at a time, so training's going to be tough. I'm hoping to make it in under 5.5hrs, depending on how my training goes. I'll need everything you can give me, and donating right here is just the start.

You can see where I'm up to with training and keep posted through my blog of my agonies here: http://www.realbuzz.com/en-us/MyStuff/index?pageID=1997&blog=7523

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. They work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by:

• advancing the views, needs and ambitions of people with mental health problems
  
• challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion
  
• influencing policy through campaigning and education
  
• inspiring the development of quality services which reflect expressed need and diversity
  
• achieving equal rights through campaigning and education.

Mental health problems can affect anyone, rich or poor, young or old, shattering the lives of those affected and the lives of the people close to them. One in four of us will experience a mental health problem at some point in our lives. Each year more than 250,000 people are admitted to psychiatric hospitals and over 4,000 people take their own lives.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Mind - The Mental Health Charity will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.