This year I will be running my very first half marathon - and I will be doing it to raise money for Helen & Douglas House.

My family has really benefited by using Helen & Douglas House. My cousin Christian, who has Muscular Dystrophy, visits regularly and I'd like Christian and other children to be able to continue to enjoy the facilities.

The charity receives very little government funding and relies on donations.  I think its a really worthwhile cause and I hope you agree.

I am really going to try my hardest to get around the 13 mile course as fast as I can (under 2 hours!), so please make all my hard work worth it by helping me get to my target of £1,000 (this sounds high but it really is worth it).  

See http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk for more details of my charity.

Race date: 22nd July 2007

Thanks for your support,

 Jo x