It seemed like such a good idea at the time. St Luke's Fundraising calendar dropped through the letter-box. Shall I do the midnight walk again? No, too much training. How about the 67 mile walk in Exmoor? No, far too much training. Abseil. Why not? No training, just wake up, go along and do it - all over with in an hour. And down the side of a hospital? Just the right place to be if things go wrong!

As the day creeps nearer I'm not so sure and I can't even look at Northwick Park Hospital when I drive past. Still, it's all in a good cause. St Luke's provides hospice care to those with serious progressive illnesses when they really need it. The Hospice is about seeing it's users as a living person and aims to add life to days, whether or not days can be added to life.

We never know when we or those close to us might need St Luke's so please sponsor me to help keep this wonderful place thriving.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: St Luke's Hospice (Kenton Grange) gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!