Dear friend,

Thank you for visiting my London Marathon 2008 fundraising page.

As you may have heard, it's been touch and go. Training was going absolutely great till early February, when I spectacularly injured my knee on a routine 14-mile run. Since then, I've largely been unable to train, and I struggled to even walk around for a few weeks. It's not been good.

So, come Marathon Day, it's going to be a real challenge.

Which means... you can be sure I'm going to have to earn your sponsorship!

I will be attemping (emphasis on attempting!) to run my first marathon on 13 April, in aid of Barnardo's - the children's charity for whom I work, in the Communications department. Barnardo's is a truly great charity - I've had the privilege of meeting many children, young people and adults whose lives have been transformed by the organisation's work - so I would appreciate any sponsorship money you can spare.

Your support will help save children and young people from abuse, poverty and discrimination.

David

PS About Just Giving: "Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Barnardo's 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."