Those of you who know me well know that I used to run races like this. However that was an long time and many pies/beers ago. Why not make my pain worthwhile by donating some money to this charity.

Those of us with children know first hand how precious and fragile they are. Most of us will ever have to go through what some parents and children have to. Let's try and make it better for them even if it is for just one day.

I'm going to be running for Make-A-Wish who grant magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. Please take a read of the work they do in the link below before deciding if you are going to give. Be warned though, this might also make a few of you want to cry. Anyone with children will find it hard to read about some of these unlucky children.

http://www.make-a-wish.org.uk

There are lots of charities out there. Why should you give money to Make-A-Wish Foundation UK? Here are some key facts:

● There are 20,000 children and young people living in the UK with a life-threatening illness.

● In 2010, around 1,000 children will turn to us to have their special wish granted.

● We want to grant a magical wish to every one of these...and more

● Because we believe a wish can transform a child’s life.

● Make-A-Wish needs to raise £5 million in 2010 to achieve this.

"What difference will my donation make...?"

£10 will buy lunch for a child who wishes for a special visit to London

£20 pays for a sparkly tiara to help fulfil a little girl’s wish to be a princess for the day

£50 buys the special uniform for a boy who wishes to be a soldier, policeman or fireman for the day

£100 provides a Eurostar ticket to help make a special wish trip to Paris happen

£150 pays for a mini tuxedo for a boy wishing to be James Bond

£200 will fund a magical therapeutic swim in the sea with dolphins for a child who wishes to go to Florida

£350 buys a VIP hospitality ticket for a child who wishes for a fantastic trip to Old Trafford to see Manchester United play