London Marathon 2009 & my Mum

Apologies to anyone who has enjoyed my blog, work demands have inconsiderately disrupted my photography and I don't really anticipate much time to take pictures until I retire this time next year. I'll leave the blog up, folks have 'borrowed' some of the pictures from time to time and that's ok by me.

Next year, I'm running in the London Marathon on April 26th, in aid of Alzheimer Scotland. Like many, I've enjoyed watching it for years and fancied a go myself but never got around to it until now. It should be a great experience! One of my colleagues told me not to start too fast because if I was in the lead, I'd have no one to follow and might get lost!

My mother died in 2004, following six increasingly problematic years with Alzheimer's. It was difficult for us, watching her struggle to retain her identity and her dignity, but how much more difficult was it for her?

Alzheimer Scotland provides services, advice and support for sufferers and their carers. It is a fine organisation, doing invaluable work. If you would like to donate to my fundraising effort, go to www.justgiving.com/josephtaylor. The money goes straight to the charity and attracts 25% Giftaid from the government, if you are a UK taxpayer.

See you next year.