Over the next few weeks I'll be running two half marathons for The Children's Trust http://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/. The Great North Run is on Sunday 16th September and the Royal Park's Half is three weeks later!  It will hurt.

Over the past couple of years I have been generously supported by friends and colleagues in my running and fundraising endeavours, and I'd like to ask you again to see if there's the odd few quid lying about that you've been trying to find a home for!

I will be very grateful, and I know that the good people at he Children's Trust will appreciate it enormously! Once again, Swiss Re (my employer) will match your donations up to £1500.

Thank you for your support....the cash will help it hurt a little less!

Alan