Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I need to do something about my expanding waist and ever increasing weight, before it's too late. I have had a few health scares in the past year or two and it all boils down to being obese, so if I want to make it to retirement age, I need to do something about it.

I am dieting for myself, BUT if I can also raise some money for a good cause in the process, it may just give me that extra bit of focus and determination when a bar of Galaxy or a pint of Guinness is calling my name.

Why Save The Children? Well, living and working in Asia, I see events like the recent volcano and tsunami in Indonesia, the typhoons that regularly devastate parts of The Philippines, and the high numbers of children born with HIV and Aids in places like Vietnam. Save The Children are working tirelessly for the children in these areas, and more.

On top of that, I am from England, and Save The Children UK are helping British children thrive regardless of their background; working with families to narrow the gap between children living in poverty and their better off classmates. By focusing on early learning, we help make sure children across the UK realise their full potential.

Check out the Save The Children website at www.savethechildren.org.uk

If my efforts, and believe me, it will be a huge effort, can bring some money to Save The Children, and help in their fabulous work, then the hard work will be all the more worthwhile... and I'll have a flatter belly to show off on the many wonderful beaches here in Asia... :D

Thanks for reading... now get pledging some money!