UPDATE: I completed the marathon in a time of 4 hrs and 34 minutes. Thank you all for the support!

Hi Anthony here,

I've only recently plucked up the courage to commit to a marathon, and decided that as it may well be the only one I ever run I should make an attempt to raise some money in the process (You can donate offline too, see below). I will be running the Berlin Marathon on the 26th of September 2010.

I've already booked the accommodation and travel, and now just have to complete the training!

I've decided to raise money for St Giles Hospice, an independent local registered charity. As a pharmacist I used to work within a hospice and was always impressed by the importance of the work they do. St Giles also help the terminally ill maintain themselves in their own homes. They are mainly funded through donations, and any money you donate will help continue this essential service.

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.

So please dig deep and donate now, and help keep me on my feet in Berlin with your goodwill.

Thank you

Anthony Cox

If you live in the UK and wish to donate by cheque, please make it out to "St Giles Hospice" and send to:

Anthony Cox

Aston Pharmacy School

Aston University

Birmingham

West Midlands

B76 1YQ