Hi Everyone, thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I really appreciate you all for donating money to my chosen charity, the Ron Pickering Memorial Fund.

The charity donates 100% of its money to talented young athletes to support them whilst they are in education. It helps in their training and equipment expenses and encourages them to stay in the sport and fulfill their potential.

I have begun training already I am ready for all the challenges that the marathon gives me along the way, such as long regular training sessions all throughout the cold winter, which you are all welcome to join me on if you wish.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. It is the easiest way to sponsor me because they’ll send your money directly to the charity. If possible can you make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer because it makes an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

If you don't or can't sponsor me online then contact me and I can pass on a form for you. Please donate as much as you can because really every penny does help!

Thanks very much for all your support!!

Sam