I'm doing the Robin Hood half marathon on September the 10th.  If you know me, you know what a dedicated runner I've been for all these years - which is to say, I don't run.  So thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.  No target - just give as much as you can!

Amnesty will use your money where they most need to.  But this is someone they are working for at the moment in Algeria:

Mother of six Louiza Saker is the secretary genereal of the Organisation of Families of the Disappeared.  In 1984 her husband, Salah Saker, 'disappeared' after being arrested by police at his home.  After filing an official complaint, his family eventually received confirmation that he had been transferred to a regional military investigation centre.  They have heard nothing more about his fate.  After his disappearance, Louiza was dismissed from her job and has been unable to find formal employment since.  She was detained briefly by the police in September 2004 after a demonstration, and again in September 2005 when security forces stopped the weekly protest meeting of families of the 'disappeared' and arrested six women including Louiza.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.