Hello and thanks for visiting my Just Giving page where I will be attempting to fleece you for as much of your hard earned cash as possible!!

 

So how did I, a self confessed terrible runner and lazy bones, come about signing up for the Great North Run I hear you ask? I was half cut of course and someone bet me I wouldn't do it. I think the words 'It sounds like a doddle...' even came out of my mouth. In the cold light of day the severity of my drunken bet sunk in, and being a stubborn mare and a bookies daughter, I put my trainers on, went for a run, freaked out over how far a half marathon actually is and then broke the news to my mum who laughed and said 'You'll never do it'

 

And why Macmillan? On 12th August 2002 I lost my father and all round favourite man on the planet after a long battle with cancer. Towards the end my father and my family were supported by the Macmillan nurses and they didn't just help him, but helped us too by answering our questions and helping us care for him. The work these people do is amazing and their services help improve the lives of those affected by cancer, both those living with cancer and their families and carers. Just £40 could help a cancer support group hold their first meeting. £450 can pay for a Macmillan professional to attend an advanced course in pain and symptom control to help those in care. Just imagine the impact your donation could make to those living with cancer.

 

So on Sunday 18th September I will be running in memory of my father, Pat Whelan and remembering all the wonderful people in my life who have been affected by cancer. Please please please, I beg you, dig deep and give what you can, even if it's only a quid. Surely the idea of me looking like a prat and wheezing my way around Newcastle clad in lycra is worth a few bob?!

 

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! And wish me luck, I'm really going to need it!!

 

Danni xxx

 

PS - And yes, I put a cute photo of me and my dad up just to tug on all your heart strings. If that doesn't melt your heart then nothing will.