Phil vs Nature: Fundraising for Blood Cancer

I've been asked a few times now: "Phil, just what is going on?" Well here it is in a nutshell. An absolute non-runner (me) is taking on some running events for charity (long ones). To be a bit clearer, I despise  running long distances - and in this context long means any further than the length of a rugby pitch. The furthest I have ever run in one go without stopping is 5 km while finishing a 10 km. Kate is in the middle of a huge challenge, a really momentous time in her life. Whilst I don't run, I do regular exercise, and so I decided that whatever I did to try and raise money had to be something that could be my own massive challenge. Running a 10k wasn't going to cut it as I've managed to finish one before (the furthest run is shown in the picture, and I'm having such a great time!), and after a bit of tinkering "Phil vs Nature" was dreamed up. I wanted hard, and here is what I've signed up to do. For the next 12 mont...

That's one more possible lifesaver! Thanks to you, the first £60 has been raised. Another donor can be added to the register, and there's another chance to find a match for those who desperately need a stem cell transplant. But there's still a lot more to do. This week I had a conversation with a lovely lady from Anthony Nolan; we talked about Kate, the charity and the support they offer, and the challenges ahead - suffice to say they're as excited as I am to be doing my bit to help! As the weeks go by, I'll write a bit more about how the charity will use the money we raise, and show how vital the funds are for them to continue their outstanding work. Kate is one of those with blood cancer who arrived at the point of requiring a match, and she's undergone a transplant. There's a small chance you'll actually be selected, but  could you be the next donor? If you're aged between 16 and 30 you can join the register at Anthony Nolan. Pop along...