SIR, Local charity Hands Around The World (HATW), which helps needy children in Africa and India, is delighted to have been able to secure a charity place for one runner in the 2015 Virgin Money London Marathon. We are inviting interested runners willing to pledge to raise a minimum of £1,000 for the work of HATW to contact us by 20th August. Email [email protected]">[email protected] or ring 01600 740317. We'll select a name from these, and the successful applicant will be entered into the Virgin Money prize draw to win a mini break for two to see the New York Marathon in November 2014. The prize includes Virgin Atlantic flights, three nights accommodation and £500 spending money. To be eligible, the runner must before the end of August: • Set up a fundraising page with Virgin Money Giving • Get at least one donation on their page Thank you for helping us to help lots of children. At present, more than 2,500 children benefit from our work every day. Visit us on Facebook or http://www.hatw.org.uk">www.hatw.org.uk Dr David Steiner (Chief Executive, HATW)