Here we are again....legs, feet, knees protesting loudly, and what do I do? Only sign up for the Great Midlands Fun Run again!
Good job its a walk, jog, run affair, and the emphasis of the event is very much on fun (I believe some people do take these events, and their timings and positions quite seriously!). There's no question of me running though, but I know I'll be one of many people walking the 8.5 mile course.
My reason for doing this is to raise money for the Walsall and District branch of Samaritans, the emotional support charity with a vision of fewer people dying by suicide.
Big brother Steve has signed up again too, so maybe we'll get out for a few practice walks together. I know the lovely Linda is forming part of the Samaritans squad this year too and has registered for the event. Hoping there will be a big gang of Samaritans fundraisers - the money's much needed and all the more so because money is so scarce for so many people these days - that increases the pressure for a lot of people, increasing the likelihood that they will need to talk to Samaritans - and the service is totally paid for by donations and fundraising, so, yes, I really do need to be doing this!
The Walsall Samaritans fun-runners have a web page http://www.everyclick.com/2012funrunners4walsallsamaritans/info
Because its an Everyclick page, there are ways to support the appeal even if you can't afford to donate - web searches and shopping can earn free donations too!
