On April 23rd, less than a year after looking in the mirror and seeing an 18 ½ stone blob, I will be running the London marathon. It's unbelievable, and worth supporting just to encourage me to do something so mad. But doubly, trebly, quadrupally (stop now, Ed.) worth it to support the Anthony Nolan Trust.

Most of us already know someone who has had leukaemia, or know someone who will. The answer is often a bone marrow transplant - but you have to find a donor, and that's often the hard part. The part that the Anthony Nolan helps so many people to achieve. Currently 7,000 patients in the UK and throughout the world are waiting to find a suitable bone marrow donor. That's why the Anthony Nolan is asking for more support from public donations.

So it would be great if you would sponsor me online. If you love me then you'll relish my achievement, if you hate me there's always the chance I'll drop dead somewhere in the Isle of Dogs.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Anthony Nolan Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now!Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online. Many thanks for your support.