Dear sponsors,

I completed the 10k in a respectable 49:52 amidst driving wind and rain. Thank you for your generous sponsorship and for making a big difference to this very important cause. 

Best

Chris 

Dear All, 

Please donate a little for my small efforts to raise money for brainstrust. I'm running a 10k in Regent's Park on 1 November. Brainstrust supports brain cancer patients and their families. As many of you will know, my brave brother has a brain tumor and has lived with it for over 6 years. After extensive surgery and treatment, he has now recovered enough to approach life with his usual gusto and fearlessness, but he is not cured. I'm trying to raise a little money for him and the many people that suffer from brain cancer. There's just not enough research and funding for this form of cancer, which affects many more people than you would think. 

I was supposed to be doing a half marathon on 11 October, but it clashed with a friend's wedding. I might just have to continue running after the 10k finishing post and do the half marathon anyway! 

I know it's tough times and there are a lot of charities asking for your money, but I would really appreciate a pound or two if you can spare it. 

Best wishes,

Chris