About me

Last October, a good friend of mine Vicky Buchanan was killed whilst cycling to work in London. As a testament to what a great friend she was to so many, I and 200 of her friends are running the Great North Run to raise £226,000 for a water project in Ethiopia.

Whilst researching for her M. Phil. Vicky spent time in Africa, including Ethiopia, working on charitable water projects and raising awareness of just how many people don't have access to safe, clean drinking water. In her words 'water is a basic right of every human being' and by raising £226,000 we are hoping to give that right to 20,000 people in the Lera district of Ethiopia.

Vicky had also run the Great North Run over the last few years with her fiance Adam so it is only fitting that we have chosen this event. It would be great if you could sponsor me to run the Great North Run this September. Given that most of the people I would ordinarily ask to sponsor me are also running, every penny counts!

Thank you so much for your donation, it is greatly appreciated.