On 17 April, I'll be plodding 26.2 miles round the capital's streets in this year's London Marathon.

As well as trying to finish quicker than last time, I'm aiming to raise £1,500 for Children in Crisis, a charity that gives some of the world's most vulnerable children the education they need to help transform their lives. 

Children in Crisis' work includes training teachers, building and equipping schools and delivering community health education programmes, including HIV prevention.  You can find out more here: www.childrenincrisis.org.

I know you receive many fundraising requests.  All donations, however small, will be really appreciated.

Thanks so much for your support,
Claire