Hi everyone. My name is Craig and I want some help in raising some money for Acorns. Many of you have seen the logo on our great shirt but you may not know all the work that goes on behind the scenes, so I'm going to tell you a little then ask you not to buy your paper today.

Acorns was set up in 1983 to offer a network of care to life limited children (unlikely to reach adulthood) and support for their families across the heart of England.

There are three hospices, situated in Birmingham, Walsall, and Worcester, and there is also a community team that offers support to families in their homes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and they have helped over 1200 families in the last 18 years.

As we all know, our great football club do a lot for the charity by sponsoring them, organising events and offering extra funding, but they still need a lot of help. It currently costs £6 million a year to support the families, who are not charged for the services that the charity provide.

It costs £4500 a day to run each hospice and I want to do my very small bit to help.

I am not the most athletic person in the world, but this year I have decided to run the Birmingham Half Marathon for this worthy cause, and I was just after a little bit of support to help the charity. All they have asked me to raise is £45. So far I have raised £50, and my total aim is to get over £150.

If every blogger on here donated 50p, that would help an awful lot, and you wouldn't even notice the weight out of your pocket. Like I said, the cost of your newspaper today.

The link to sponsor me is here and if you are in the UK, your 50p gets added too. Thanks for reading and many thanks for your 50p if you decide to sponsor me.

Want to spend 50p helping Acorns? Click here to donate, the money goes direct to Acorns.

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Damian said:

... I don't normally promote these things but Craig isn't asking for much and if we were to all do it, then he'd get to his target and hopefully beat it.

Comment 1, made on September 05, 2009 at 8.29 am

bradz said:

... 1st! yeah yeah!

Comment 2, made on September 05, 2009 at 8.35 am

James Clift said:

... I'll give you the cost of my paper craig. Good luck, I'd sruggle to run round the block!

Comment 3, made on September 05, 2009 at 8.42 am

John Jordan said:

... Bradz... Grow up you tosser,you were second!!... Nice article Graig..You will have my support.

Comment 4, made on September 05, 2009 at 8.56 am

John Jordan said:

... Come on guys....Less talk and more donations PLEASE....It's easier than having a tooth pulled!

Comment 5, made on September 05, 2009 at 9.17 am

Keith said:

... Just donated Craig - good luck mate.

Comment 6, made on September 05, 2009 at 9.33 am

Steve Clayton said:

... Great cause, just donated. Good luck mate.

Comment 7, made on September 05, 2009 at 10.53 am

Peter Hall said:

... All the best mae - hope you well exceed your total

Comment 8, made on September 05, 2009 at 12.59 pm

bradz said:

... The Pensioner...damian doesnt count surely, that wouldve been my first first...bollox...anyway good luck with the donations

Comment 9, made on September 05, 2009 at 1.02 pm

John Jordan said:

... Bradz Damians comments allways count!...Look under each comment..you were number 2 sorry!...Better luck next time

Comment 10, made on September 05, 2009 at 4.02 pm

Rattus NorVillicus said:

... Big up The Acorns, Big up the Villa. Now run the F***ing half marathon !

Comment 11, made on September 05, 2009 at 8.34 pm

Richard Smith said:

... I did this last year and it was seriously gruelling but it's worth it, just keep thinking about the kids. Good luck mate.

Comment 12, made on September 05, 2009 at 9.47 pm

Halfwit said:

... I had a mentally & physically handicap cousin that went to acorns i have nothing but praise for them unfortunately he died at 16 and no longer with us so i will do my best to be there and donate

Comment 13, made on September 06, 2009 at 5.31 am

ruffy said:

... Good Luck Craig, Acorns is a worthy cause. I did a Half Marathon last weekend and its no mean feat. I hope you dont mind me putting a cheeky mention in of my event! This Sunday I'm traveling from Essex to Catterick, to take part in the Paras 10 race and raise money for "Help for Heroes", who do amazing work with our injured soldiers. I am doing the "P Company Challenge" which means I have to complete the 10 mile off road course with a 35lb rucksack wearing army style boots - within the Paras 1hr 50 mins target time. Running with the rucksack hurts like hell and I'd really appreciate your support! Thanks http://www.justgiving.com/paras10race/

Comment 14, made on September 06, 2009 at 12.14 pm

Dave said:

... just donated - good luck chap

Comment 15, made on September 07, 2009 at 8.14 am

villacraig1982 said:

... cheers for all your support guys, i've got a total of £160 now which exceeds my target of £150. I couldn't have done it without you all. Thanks Damian, thanks guys, thanks acorns and UTV!!!!!

Comment 16, made on September 07, 2009 at 9.09 am

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