"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?" Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” Nelson Mandela

 Hi, I have had a fortunate, privileged life in contrast to harsh reality of children who are unable to control events and how their lives are shaped. Completing the London Marathon in less than 4 hours is an achievement of a lifetime - why not affect the lives of others to make the achievement mean more?

 I will run the marathon but I need your help to make the difference.

 Please take a moment to consider all the things you are grateful for (family, education, health, friends, career, homes, hobbies) and all the positive experiences you have had (holidays, nights out, weddings, personal achievements) Very fortunate aren’t we.

 Will we really miss a donation of £10. – take the bus instead of a taxi, cook in one night instead of going out for a meal? That’s all it takes and yet it will enable the actions of a respectable charity to help more little lives.

 Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Nelson Mandela Children's Fund will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now (but select the “pay on completion option” – I fancy the finish line representing something more) – every amount makes such a difference and is truly appreciated!

Thank you so much for your support.

 Greg Tyers