Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I'm running for the Stroke Association for the many family and friends affected by Stroke over the years and especially for Sandra Chapman a friend and colleague who suffered a Stroke in December 2011. She is facing her situation with courage, cheerfulness and indomitable spirit which has been a huge motivation for me in training.

I last completed Great North Run in 2009 but my own health problems have prevented a repeat performance until this year when I got the go ahead from my doctor. Training has had many ups and downs and its only now, with a week to go, that I can declare my sponsorship effort with confidence that I am going to complete the run.

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.