Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. If you have not yet sponsored anyone for this years London Marathon, please dig deep and make a contribution on line towards my cause.

I have chosen to run on behalf of  the Thusanani Childrens Foundation.

The Thusanani Childrens Foundation is a small charity which works at a grassroots level in South Africa . Our aim is to help babies and young children who have been orphaned through HIV/AIDS, abandonment or abusive home environments. Some of the children are infected with HIV/AIDS, but most of them are orphaned as a result of their parents dying from AIDS. Our primary goal is to identify children who are developmentally delayed as a result of inadequate stimulation in homes and orphanages. We aim to provide education and hands-on therapy to promote normal development within these environments. Children who are functioning age appropriately will have a good start in life and cope far better with school, affecting their entire future. Promoting development also increases the child's chances of being adopted, as he/she no longer appears to be delayed.

"Thusanani" is an African word that means "Helping Each Other" and represents a loving and professional group of occupational therapists with a passion for bettering the lives of the many children orphaned in South Africa.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Thusanani will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.