In my four years or so of reporting for the Herald I have probably spoken to, and written about, hundreds of people who are doing a sponsored something for charity.
From bike rides, football matches and marathons to hymn singing and sponsored silences – you name it, I've probably written about it.
Well, to all those people who I've profiled, I'm calling in a favour...
Myself and a motley crew of other staff from Herald HQ have put our names down for the Race for Life in Caernarfon in May.
But I'm not here with my begging bowl.
I'm here to ask anyone who has either done the Race for Life in the past, or any sort of fundraising event, for their advice and comments.
What was the catalyst for you? How did you prepare? Any money raising tips? What was the big day like?
The last time I did anything like this, it was a sponsored walk up Snowdon when I was a student at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, and - frankly - it nearly killed me. Maybe I should be a bit better prepared for this, so any tips will be gratefully received.
My race pack arrived in the post last week complete with some inspirational stories by people from across the UK about why they are taking part. And of course we have been featuring dozens of entrants in the paper and their reasons for having a go.
But there must be many more of you out there – come on, post a comment on this blog and let us know who you are!
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