Hi guys!

I am running the Great North Run for Maggie's, a charity that has been an incredible help to my mum, Kyra, through her ongoing battle with gynaecological cancer. 

Cancer elicits some of the strongest feats of human resilience - like the surgeons who stayed until 1am to finish my mum's most recent operation. However, it can also bring a family to its lowest ebb. Maggie's steps up with all kinds of help, from advice on treatment and benefits, to mental health support and counselling, to providing a comfortable and non-institutional space for family members to work during treatment.

A half marathon may not be the most amazing physical feat, but if you want to see how many tendons in my body I can injure between now and 12 September, then please do donate. You never know, if I raise enough, I might even consider running it in fancy dress ... pretty sure that somewhere in Newcastle there is a lobster outfit that I could dust off. 

Check the gallery for a photo from the last time I ran a half marathon (lol) and another of Kyra, who is currently too unwell to veto this photo.

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.

No pressure at all - but huge thanks if you do choose to donate!

Louise