I am raising money for Community Action Nepal. Founded by mountaineer Doug Scott, the charity works to increase the standard of living and strengthen indigenous, community-based culture through numerous projects operating mostly in the Middle Hill Regions of Nepal. The projects largely support the communities following the recent earthquake in April 2015, in which so much work and re-building still remains to be done.

Now those of you who know me will know very well that I am definitely not a runner. I don't even run for the bus or train if I am late. So I am going to be participating in the Santa in the City 2015 5K run on the 6th December to raise money for this wonderful charity in time for Christmas. It may only be a small amount towards the massive amount of help that the people of Nepal need, but every little counts and even a tiny donation can make a difference.