12 months ago, I was training for the Manchester Marathon, broke my hip and underwent surgery at MRI. So many of you generously donated to my aborted attempt to run a marathon, so I feel a little uncomfortable asking you to donate again and for such a (relatively) short distance. To be honest, even though my recovery has been good, I think this run will probably be just as tough as the marathon was shaping up to be. If I wasn't a runner before, I'm definitely not a runner now!

If you can help me to reach my very modest £50 target by donating just a couple of pounds I'd be most grateful!

Why am I raising funds for my employer? In the past 18 months most of family has had an overnight stay at one of their hospitals. Was it perfect? No. Was it free? Yes. Does it need more money? Hell yes!

MFT Charity raises vital funds for MFT’s family of ten hospitals.

By supporting projects that go above and beyond core NHS provision, the charity helps make a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people it cares for - ensuring patients of all ages receive the very best treatment in the very best facilities.