Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I'll be 50 on 21st April 2017 and I want to do something to mark the occasion. Something to push myself and, in doing so, help others.

I hate running so I thought a marathon would be the perfect celebration!

I have absolutely no idea how I'm going to complete the 26 or so miles. I've wrestled all my life with a strong will and this run will be a personal battle with myself - my head will be telling me 'to stop; I don't need to do this' so I will need to over power the urge to quit.

I realise that my marathon battle is insignificant compared to those fought every day by the seriously ill young people supported by Willow. I have been very lucky in life and so I'd like to do something to help those who've been dealt some very bad luck.