I am taking part in the Great North Run on 18 September 2011 with my sister, cousins and friends to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and I'd really appreciate your support.

As many of you know, my mam Joyce has Alzheimer's after being diagnosed with early onset dementia in her early 60's.  My dad Dougie is her full time carer.

Dougie completed 25 Great North Run's raising money for Alzheimer's finally retiring from running aged 72!! Julie (my sister) and I have pledged to continue fundraising for this amazing charity.

Alzheimer's is a heartbreaking illness.  Not only for the sufferers, but for those around them who watch their loved ones change before their eyes.

Please sponsor me as much as you can afford.  All donations help towards supporting people affected by Dementia.  Dementia is not a natural part of ageing - it is caused by diseases of the brain that rob people of their lives. 

 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 and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.