Dear friends and family,

As many of you know, and probably still don’t believe me, I completed the London marathon 2010!

Most of you are familiar with my lazy tendencies of taking the bus rather than walking 400metres  down the road , and perhaps not training as seriously as I should  have. Many asked ... ‘’what the hell  are you thinking! Why are you doing this?

Personal achievement is one thing, but I must admit that the only reason I did not pull out of the marathon was fear of letting this wonderful charity down: The Children Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF).

Childhood Liver Disease - The Facts

At least two children are diagnosed with a liver disease every day in the UK.

More Children in the UK are currently diagnosed with a liver disease than childhood leukaemia

Most childhood liver diseases are life threatening; all mean a lifetime of careThere are over 100 different liver diseases that can affect babies, children or young people

For most childhood liver diseases the cause is unknown

For most childhood liver disease there is no cure

CLDF is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to stamping out childhood liver disease

Funding research enables CLDF to offer hope of a brighter future for children with liver disease and their families. Since 1980, and thanks largely to work funded by CLDF, there have been enormous advancements in knowledge and treatment. CLDF is dedicated to ensuring that this continues. Research into paediatric liver disease is not a priority funding area for the government and, as such, CLDF's support of research is vital. However to make a real difference CLDF need to provide a minimum of £1 million every year.

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.

So please dig deep and donate now... Every little helps..!