But what are you saying with flowers…

This is Paige, my five year old daughter. Paige has been blind since birth and is the reason I am running the London Marathon to raise funds for the RNIB.

Paige is not only blind but deaf in one ear but she more than compensates for her disabilities with a double dose of chutzpah, charm and cheek.

Paige is also the master of the bon mots. Today, Valentine’s Day she asked me: Why do people give each other flowers? They just die and smell of sick!’ (I presume she meant the flowers not the people).

I will be using that excuse later today when I explain why I forgot to buy the roses again this year.

But Paige and thousands like her need support not only in their childhood but through their adult years and that is where the RNIB and other similar organisations play an invaluable role.

I hope to raise £2,000 in sponsorship by running the London Marathon. If you would like to make a donation please just click on the text under the ‘Sponsor me’ tab on the right and go silly with your credit card. Thanks.