If you've known me for longer than about five years, you may struggle to imagine that I occasionally hop out of bed in the morning and go for a 10 or 11 mile run before breakfast.  But on 11 October I'll be running the Royal Parks Half Marathon, and as I'm determined to enjoy the run, these days it can and does happen that I do.

To make the most of this improbable turn of events, I'm raising funds and awareness for a charity close to my heart – the Breastfeeding Network – and in particular their helpline service for safe drugs in breastmilk. 

The Breastfeeding Network’s Drugs in Breastmilk helpline provides support and information to thousands of families and health professionals every year. Wendy Jones, a highly experienced and trained pharmacist offers breastfeeding support alongside evidence based information to anyone who is concerned about the effects of medication or treatments while breastfeeding. The helpline number (0844 412 4665) and email address (druginformation@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk) can be used to leave messages for Wendy, who also publishes a range of information sheets on a wide variety of topics available on the BfN website.

Please donate what you can to support this unique and vital 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. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.