Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. On Sunday 29th March 2015 I'll be running the Liverpool half marathon for Arthritis Research UK.

I have never ran a half marathon before and I have been training hard during the winter months to ensure I can get around in a decent time! Any donation, no matter how much, is greatly appreciated.

Arthritis Research UK is a charity organisation leading the fight against Arthritis. More than 10 million people in the UK are affected with Arthritis. Often incorrectly associated with age, Arthritis is a term that covers over 100 medical conditions. Around 1 in every 1,000 children suffers with childhood Juvenile Arthritis, and many sufferers are between 30 and 50 years old. Arthritis is not fatal but can cause constant pain, loss of mobility and the inability to pursue many hobbies enjoyed before the onset of the disease. The conditions may not always be visible, but sufferers are constantly battling the many different symptoms in their day to day lives. As yet, there's no single cure for Arthritis.

Like me, I’m sure that lots of you will know someone with Arthritis. Arthritis affects more people than you might think. I just want to raise some money to try and help some people’s lives easier. I would love your support.

Please donate as generously as you can to help support this amazing charity. Their work is essential in assisting ALL people young and old cope with the difficult diagnosis of Arthritis. They are committed to ensure that every penny spent on research has the maximum benefit for Arthritis sufferers. As a result, your donation will help to relieve the pain of millions of people suffering from Arthritis and help them stay active and independent through high class research.

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. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

You are generous! So please dig deep and donate now.

Thank you very much for your support.