My name is Janine Calkin and I am running the Great North Run to raise funds for a charity that means a lot to me - the Newcastle United Foundation.

I say running, let's be honest although I'll do my very best, I imagine there will be a lot of red-faced panting and clutching my thighs as I stumble around the route. However, God loves a trier. 

The Newcastle United Foundation gave my son the opportunity to represent Newcastle United in the Costa Blanca cup in Spain, which was a competition for disabled youngsters who may not otherwise have had a chance to show off their various talents. Not only did they compete, they won the cup and managed to bring some silverware home...at least one team managed it this summer!

I know there's always loads of different things to donate your money to but I would be incredibly grateful for any donation, no matter how small, because it all makes a difference.

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