Hi Everyone

GNR update - go to bottom of page!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page in support of the Northern Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Fund.  

I'm going to run in the 'BUPA Great North Run' a half marathon on the 19th September 2010 for this hard working and worthwhile charity.

Early in April 2010 my Dad was diagnosed with stomach cancer and after a successful operation at the RVI Newcastle to remove his stomach he is now fully recovered.  The staff at the RVI were brilliant and also do a great job to raise awareness of Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer which is the fifth commonest cause of cancer deaths in the UK.  You can see their new website and great work at http://www.oesophagoose.org

I had already decided to run for the RNLI but will now run for the Northern Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Fund as well.  I have setup two separate pages; one for each charity, so you can choose to donate on either page.  Your choice, greatly appreciated whichever way you donate.

I've decided to start running the Great North Run again and will continue to run every year for a charitable cause until I can crack the time in the photograph or my knee's give in!  Oh to be as lithe, fast and skinny again as the old me in the photograph.  Anyway, my cunning plan is to run, walk, crawl, be dragged behind a cart...but somehow get around in a decent time this year.  And who knows on one fine day in a future run I may break two hours.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – 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 by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thanks again for choosing to donate and support this excellent charity.

Regards

Mike