Thomas Deacon Judo club is a not-for-profit club - which has now been operating for 40 years - in the centre of Peterborough. TD Judo is a family-run club where all are welcome to come and train; we are a true community club and we want to continue providing a place where everyone can practice.

I will be running the Great Eastern run (13.5 miles) on the 8th October in order to raise much-needed funds for the club. Anyone who knows me will tell you that at the start of the year, I couldn't even run for a bus - running does not come naturally to me, but the club is a cause very close to my heart, so I strongly consider it to be worth the pain!

All funds raised will be used to develop high-quality coaches, purchase essential equipment and to ensure we don't need to raise costs so that we can maintain the inclusive community spirit of the club.