This coming 5th October 2008 I will be running all 13.3 miles of the Great North Run in aid of the Tony Blair Sports Foundation.
The Tony Blair Sports Foundation invests in local people, inspiring them to make the most of themselves through sport. The Foundation will increase participation in sport by young people, particularly those who are currently socially excluded – by inspiring more adults to become volunteers, trained coaches or officials.
Tony has already sponsored me £500 of my £1000 target and I've already raised £200 so only £300 to go.
I'm 'in training' as we speak, so if you see me running up and down the ward looking, knackered - well at least now you know what it's all about!
Should you want to sponsor me for this excellent cause, please follow this link to my justgiving.com page: http://www.justgiving.com/mattcooke
You can find out about the foundation HERE |