Hi everyone!

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.  I am a little late in getting it up and running so I had better fill you all in right now on what I am up to!

On 24th April, 2016, I will be taking part in my 6th Virgin London Marathon since 2010 and I am privileged to be running with The Children's Society Team for the third time now.  Over the years I have worked with disadvantaged children and young adults from all avenues of life and different parts of the world, and I know just how difficult and frightening life can be for them.  

The Children's Society is a charity close to my heart as it seeks to support and safeguard vulnerable and exploited children when they have nowhere else to turn for help.  Please do visit their website to find out more about just what this charity does to transform the lives of such young people.

I will keep this page regularly updated from now onwards over the next eleven weeks leading to the marathon day itself....alarmingly close now!!! Eeek!!  I need to start training properly and I am not the best at doing this sadly....but I am very determined to get round the 26.2 miles, albeit not quite as prepared as I might be.  Your support and encouragement is invaluable and if you would like to make a financial contribution then that would be just grand!! :) 

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. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Finally, thank you for joining me in this London Marathon journey once again. The prospect of running 26.2 miles at my age is quite daunting, but when I think of why I am running and the benefits that your donations will provide for children and young adults at risk, it inspires me to go the extra mile and not complain!

God bless you all and thank you so much.