Hi my name is Roger and I need an urgent operation after breaking my left elbow in three places on the tennis court. It's a reasonably simple but costly operation here in the land of smiles, Thailand. The longer the situation is left the more difficult it will become to fix the problem. I originally thought I could live with the situation but why suffer in silence:) I love the game of tennis and didn't plan to give up at the young age of 72.

I am a skilled mentor and teacher of English and I am offering a prize of ten online English lessons to one lucky winner who can help me to pay for the operation I need. Who in your family would benefit from brushing up their English skills for work or for travel?

Watch this space to see if you succeed in winning. You could always donate it to someone else if you don't need it yourself.

I would like to thank all my friends who are continuing to offer support as well contributing towards my "elbow operation" which will take place at the Thammasat University Hospital on the 11th. of February. I had a consultation there with the specialist orthopaedic department staff last Friday and they gave me great confidence in their skills. I can't wait to be on the mend.