Dear all,

THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE KIND PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALREADY DONATED TO MY SLEEPOUT AND PROPELLED THE TOTAL WAY BEYOND MY TARGET - I AM EXTREMELY GRATEFUL.

To anyone new to this page......

"I know it's an expensive time of year, and that belts are tight these days anyway. But I do hope that you will feel able to sponsor me in support of Centrepoint, the homeless charity.

Right now, over 118,000 young people in the UK are facing homelessness, that's why I'm taking part in Centrepoint's Sleep Out. By giving up my bed for one night, alongside hundreds of others, we’re making a powerful statement: youth homelessness is not inevitable, and together, we can change it.

Marilyn has been a supporter of and donor to Centrepoint for many years: I am doing this on her behalf as I know she would take part if she were able. By donating to my page, you can be part of the solution.

Please do help by donating. Any amount, however small, will help the collective effort towards ensuring that every young person has a safe place to call home.

Thank you."

(PS As I've exceeded the Centrepoint target, I now get a free Centrepoint woolly hat! )