Hello everyone,

Once again I'll be running the Great North Run this year. After missing out by 30 seconds last year, I won't be telling you what my target time is but as I am the most competitive man in the world you can be assured that one of two things will happen:

1). I will be beating my personal best

2). If the above isn't looking likely I will be pulling out feigning injury (I'm joking)

This year I'm raising money for the Back-Up Trust.

Approximately 3 people every day have an accident or injury that results in permanent paralysis through damage to the spinal cord.  Despite good medical progress there is still no cure. Paralysis is permanent.

Over 40,000 people in the UK have a spinal cord injury (SCI), the majority of whom are wheelchair users.  Back-Up is a small, dynamic and professional charity that runs a range of services for people with SCI as well as their friends, family and volunteers to encourage independence, self-confidence and motivation following a life changing injury.

It would be great if you could sponsor me. Any donation, however small, you can make to Back-Up through sponsoring me will be gratefully received and well spent. Your small change can make a big difference!

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure, however if you would rather donate the old fashioned way, please feel free to send me an email or simply pass me the cash or a cheque - whatever's best for you.

Thanks,

Graham