Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Recently I have reconnected with someone I met at work over 20 years ago. I was delighted to find that Clare is now a Donkey Guardian for The Donkey Sanctuary and donates her time and money to 'her boys'. I've met her donkeys, Maco and Joop, and discovered 'donkey therapy'. I was previously unaware of the huge range of work the Donkey Sanctuary carries out, both in terms of animal welfare and humanitarian aid.

I would like to help The Donkey Sanctuary in my own small way, by running the London Marathon. Those of you who know me might think "it's just another marathon for CatM" and that is true as I have completed over 222 marathons and ultras at the last count. So I have decided to make it a little harder for me - by running in a donkey outfit! Photos of me training in that will come later.

Meanwhile, any donation you care to make will be very much appreciated. Just £10 provides enough straw to make a warm and dry bed for two rescued donkeys, £20 helps pay for a neglected donkey to have their painful feet trimmed by a farrier and £30 helps pay for veterinary care to help reduce donkey suffering and save their lives. It will buy food and medicine, as well as education and training. Most importantly of all, it rescues helpless donkeys from hopeless situations.

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.