My eldest daughter Georgia was born with a weak muscle condition (known as a congenital myopathy).

This causes a complex number of medical issues and Georgia has had to spend a lot of time at Great Ormond Street Hospital.She is still under their fantastic out patient care as they help in co-ordinating her treatment, researching the cause and help make her stronger.

They have saved her life more than once and the expertise and specialist care mean her quality of life today is so much better than expected. 

As a result we support the hospital in a number of ways. As I am running the Brighton Half Marathon on the 19th Feb I have decided to use this event to raise more vitally needed funds for the Hospital.

Find out more at http://www.hazelbranch.co.uk/2012/01/17/facing-up-to-a-challenge/

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe as 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.

So if you are able please donate now.