Hello!

I'll be taking part in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's (JDRF) Walk to Cure diabetes at Drayton Manor Park (yes, home of the Corkscrew!) on Sunday 5th October 2008. It's a 5 mile walk which doesn't sound a lot, but if you know me at all you'll know that'll be the equivalent of a marathon to me!

Anyway, please sponsor me as much as you can - all of the money goes to help the JDRF find a cure for Type 1 diabetes which is a condition affecting over 350,000 people in Britain - me included. Living with the condition means either multiple daily injections or use of a pump, multiple blood glucose testing during the day, watching your diet - and all to avoid the many complications associated with the condition (e.g. kidney failure, blindness, amputation and loss of feeling in limbs to give you a taster). Trust me, it's a right royal pain in the a***, so let's help find a cure please!!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!