This year I started volunteering for Beat, and when they emailed about the Victoria Park Santa Run in December, I, for some reason that I still can't remember, thought it would be a good idea to sign up.

That said, one very good reason is that it means I get to fundraise for Beat which is the UK's leading eating disorder charity. I am running (hopefully) alongside a team of wonderful volunteers and together, we aim to raise £2200. Your donation could a) help me to reach my target (;)) and most importantly b) help Beat to run its wonderful helplines, online support groups and message boards, train professionals and campaign for better treatment and understanding.

Optimistically, on the day I write this, JustGiving calculates I have 67 days to get into shape. Unfortunately, my maths says it's only 40. So, I have downloaded a comprehensive Buzzfeed training plan (you hear me right) and I'm imagining some kind of a Phoebe Buffay style run come December 3rd. 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.