This site has always been — and always will be — run for free. There have never been adverts and I've always resisted the temptation to ask for a subscription fee. Apart from asking for technical help every now and then I never really ask for much.

All I do ask from time to time is for a donation to whatever charitable event I'm about to take part in. In the past I've always been grateful for the amazing response to this.

My chosen charity this year is close to home, where, as they say, charity starts. Last week I mentioned my long-term friend Shaun who, like me, is a dad to a young boy, George.

George was born prematurely and, as a result, has athetoid cerebral palsy. His parents, Shaun and Natasha, need help in providing him with essential supplies and care. Sadly, as expensive as they are, these aren't provided by the state. He also needs expensive toys to keep him entertained and caring for around the clock.

The charity (which I should probably mention is unregistered) is called George's Army. As master of all things technical, I've thrown together a website to keep a record of what's going on. You can read more about George's story there.

Next weekend a group of us are riding the 140 mile coast-to-coast cycle ride, here in the UK. If you would like to sponsor us then you can do so here. No payment is required until after the event!

Before Felix was born I never once assumed he would be in perfect health. The fact that he was and continues to do well is nothing short of a miracle of nature — something I never take for granted.

Whether you're a parent or not I'm sure you can imagine what George's parents must be going through. All I ask is that you see if you can't help out in any way possible. Tomorrow I will talk more about the incentives I'm offering in return for your financial help.