Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page :-)

I'm currently training for my first marathon, the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 2010 October 3rd, 8 weeks and a bit to go!  It's not a charity place, I'm not expected to raise thousands for the privilege of running Loch Ness, this is my decision, to put my hard work into a worthy cause.

I will be fundraising for NeSt. The Nephrotic Syndrome Trust, or NeST, which was set up in 2005 by trustee David Yearsley whose son James sufferers from the disease.

Nephrotic Syndrome affects around 10,000 people in the UK. Doctors do not fully understand the cause and there is currently no known cure. But a dedicated team at the specialist Kidney Unit at Bristol Children's hospital is researching the disorder in hope of finding a cure.

I know times are tight, but even donating as little as £1, could make a difference. 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 and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.

Thanks again for your support. It makes a lot of difference on those long hard runs, and all the hours dedicated to training, knowing I have some great people believing in me :-)