Hi Guys,

As you all know I've had a love affair with running and exercise for years, but it's really time I put my talents to good use and raise some money for a really worthy cause.

Most of that sentance is a lie.

I've never ran - I still don't really know if I can - but on the 5th of October 2014 I will be running the Great Scottish Half Marathon to raise money for Glasgow Women's Aid.

After I've gloriously sailed across the finish line in a very respectable time, I hope the £5, £10, £50 you donate to witness this sight will help so many women and children across Glasgow.

£5 could help purchase materials for a child to take part in a children‘s group actvity like baking or an arts and crafts project to gain confidence and encourage involvement with others.

£10 could help provide an emergency pack for a woman fleeing domestic abuse. In the majority of cases, women turn up at GWA with only the clothes on her back. This could help to provide essential items such as toiletries, nappies and food.

£20 could allow for a woman to take part in an activity with other women in refuge like yoga or stress management to help build her self esteem and health and well-being.

£50 could help cover costs for a child to have a session with our Play Therapist. This includes travel,subsistence, materials and equipment.

Thanks so much for visiting my page - please visit my bestest buddy Abi Smith's too (we're going to race...she will win). Together we hope to raise £1000 for our charities.

Abi is raising money for the Anthony Nolan Trust after she donated bone marrow to help someone suffering from blood cancer last year. WHAT A HERO.

www.justgiving.com/AbisHalfMarathon2014

LET'S DO THIS!

Kirsty x