Losing your sight can be a frightening, lonely experience. Blind and partially sighted people want to live independently so they make the most of their lives. They want society to include them as equal citizens and consumers. We all want fewer people to lose their sight. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) work hard every day to achieve this.

RNIB are allowing me to achieve a life's ambition by giving me a place at the 2015 London Marathon. I have run several half marathons in the past and now wish to push myself the whole distance!

I have never asked for sponsorship money in the past, and it is likely I never will again. Any donation you are able to make will be greatly appreciated by me, and more importantly, by RNIB.

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.