Hi there,

I am running the Great North Run from Newcastle to South Shields on the 19th September.  This is the first time I will have attempted a half marathon.  It is over 13 miles!  I ran a 10K run last October in preperation for this, to see if I could manage the distance.  It has always been an ambition of mine to do the Great North Run because I am from Tyneside (well, Tynedale) and I know a lot of people that have run it themselves over the years.

I was lucky enough to gain my own place in the Great North Run ballot, but I have decided to give any sponsership money to Shelter.

I consider Shelter a very worthwhile charity to fundraise for.  It is not just about getting people off the street and into hostels and more secure hosuing, they campaign for more affordable hosuing to make it easier for people to get on the property ladder and also give much needed advice to the many, many, many people who are screwed around by landlords!

A worthwhile cause I'm sure you'll agree!

So yeah, dig deep and help me reach my target, thanks!

(If you pay income tax in the UK please tick the 'Gift Aid' box so Shelter can claim back the tax on your donation)