Hi Everyone!

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.  We can’t quite believe it, but 2008 is going to be our 8th Great North Run and 6th time we’ve chosen to raise money for Christie's.

For those of you who don't know, the GNR is the world's largest 13.1 mile (21km) half marathon with around 50,000 entrants.  It’s way up in Newcastle upon Tyne, it’s a little hilly in places, and Newcastle to South Shields is still quite a long way to run for a couple of ‘non runners’ like ourselves.  Take a look at the course or the time-lapsed video if you don’t believe us and see what lies ahead!

So why do it?  Because we still can (just about!), and by completing this challenge, we can raise money which will help provide the research, facilities and treatment that others need to face their own personal challenges.  Every two minutes someone else is diagnosed with cancer in the UK.*  That’s more than 1 in 3 people.  So most of us in the North West probably know someone who has at some time been treated or cared for at The Christie.  Together our efforts can go a long way towards paying for projects that could dramatically improve treatment for their patients and take us all closer to a future without cancer.

Even older age than last year and increasing aches and pains won't be making this year's race any easier, so please help us make this challenge as worthwhile as possible by sponsoring us.  We have sponsorship forms or sponsor us online.  Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. All donations are sent electronically to Christie’s and if you’re a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax can be reclaimed and added to your gift at no cost to you.  So please tick the ‘Gift Aid’ box and save another 28p per £1 from the tax man!

Please help us make a difference to others.  Any donation will be gratefully received.  It all helps.  Thank you for your support.

Sean and Louise x

PS: Look out for us on the BBC on Sunday (Live at 9.30am on BBC1 and Highlights at 5pm on BBC2).

UPDATE: Please see our picture on the Christie's website here.

*Source: Cancer Research UK website