I really wanted to run the London Marathon for either a Forces or children's charity, and thought why not combine the two?! So, I am running for Scotty's Little Soldiers.

 I managed to get a place in the ballot, so 100% of your donation will go to the charity. I hope you feel able to dig deep and donate to a great charity.  Every pound will help motivate me to keep running on the day.

 Now, about the charity:  

 Army widow Nikki Scott set up the charity in August 2010 to help the children of our fallen heroes, after her own husband Corporal Lee Scott was sadly killed in Afghanistan in July 2009 leaving behind her and their two young children.

 Children receive letters, cards, birthday presents, Christmas gifts, tickets, gift vouchers at tough times of the year, help towards clubs and activities, and holiday breaks.  

 Currently Scotty's Little Soldiers supports over 100 children of the fallen, and has been able to purchase two amazing holiday homes in the UK, one in Great Yarmouth and one in Blackpool.  The holiday homes are stunning three bedroom lodges filled with everything a family could need whilst on a break away from home.  The Scotty members can use the lodges whenever things get too much and they are in need of some time away from all the struggles of living life without a loved one.  The charity’s next goal is to purchase a third holiday home in the South of the country.

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.