Over the past 8 months I've swapped party clothes for P.E kit and taken on a hell of a lot of running round London's streets.

As I sit here after 15.5 miles in the bitter cold with a chapped face, blistered feet, an ice pack on my hip and with two black toe nails I ask you: Please will you sponsor me?

I'm running for Oxfam who need no introduction about their tireless campaigning and fundraising to help poverty stricken communities worldwide.

I've pledged to raise £2000. I've asked 200 people if they could donate £10  each.

A marathon is 26.2 miles. £10 would break down to 0.38p per mile and I don't tend to get out of bed for less than 50p. I know times are tight but if you could find anything extra within the confides of your purses and wallets I would be forever grateful.

Want to talk about corporate sponsorship? I'll wear your brand colours or logo for a lump sum. Don't forget I'll be very slow, so a lot of people will have a lot of time to see it. Drop me a line to discuss.

Whatever you can afford will help a very worthy cause and a very poor 'athlete' get round the course on 21st April.

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.