Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page dedicated to raising money for a great charity, Phab, by running the Virgin London Marathon 2010.

Phab is a national charity dedicated to the integration of people with and without physical disabilities in the community. It has provided support and services for its members since 1957, enabling disabled people to enjoy the same opportunities and challenges as able-bodied and bring them together on equal terms.

Phab has a network of around 200 integrated junior, youth and adult clubs throughout England. Activities range from sailing and orienteering to theatre visits and quiz evenings. By meeting on equal terms, members appreciate and respect one another as individuals, irrespective of any differences or disabilities.

The objects and the aims of the Phab organisation have remained the same for 50 years, they are probably more relevant today than at any time in its existence. The Charity's long-held philosophy of bringing together people with and without physical disabilities on equal terms bears remarkable similarity of aim to the new promotion of social inclusion.

Although much has been achieved for disabled people since the 'Year of the Disabled' in 1981, there is still a long way to go before they are fully integrated within our society. Phab's aim is to do just that.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

I've never run a marathon before but have done various other distances for charities in the past. I've already started my training and aim to not only finish the marathon, but do so in a respectable time. Please support me in raising money for this great cause, dig deep and donate now.

The person who makes the highest donation gets to decide my outfit for the race!