It's that time of year

[Sweder]

As SP has demonstrated, FLM have airbrushed the charity name from the shirts before using the picture on their magazine. I have no problem with them using the photo - you accept that any pictures taken by Actionphoto are the property of FLM. But why airbrush out the charity?

My theory is, JDRF is not one the 'official' charities for FLM 2005 - I think Cancer Research is one, possibly Lukemia Research as well. FLM did not want to offend the official charities but HAD to use this photo as it is the best of the bunch from 2004.

It's just a darned shame for JDRF. I run for them and I know
a) how hard they work to get coverage of any kind and more importantly
b) that they are officially one of the top 3 charities IN THE WORLD as verified by Forbes magazine for converting funds into research. In other words they spend more per quid/ dollar/ euro raised on finding a cure than just about every other charity.

Can you guess I'm a little upset? Sorry - like I say, FLM have not breached any rules; it's just a shame that they use our runners without acknowledging their reason for taking part. That, and my daughter is insulin dependant and benefits from what JDRF have achieved.

By the way, we did make front page of the Times last Monday (13th) - JDRF funded the research that lead to the development of a vaccine to protect those most at risk and restrict/ halt the condition in newly diagnosed children. Human tests are underway, and a 'cure' could be in place within 10 years.

OK, putting my soap box back in the broom cupboard . . .