Alice Hall

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Fundraising for The Forward Trust
£2,011
raised of £1,500 target
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Event: Virgin London Marathon 2013, on 21 April 2013
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We empower people at their toughest point to turn their life around.

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Dear all, 

I have signed up to run the London marathon next year and would appreciate any help and support to get me through the already gruelling process!

I am raising money for The Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust. This charity works to help people with drug and alcohol dependence move towards, achieve and maintain positive and fulfilling drug-free and crime-free lives, both in prison and in the community. Half the money will also be going to The Bridges a smaller unit with RAPts that provides rehab treatment for men in Hull. The Bridges is a wonderful place, and the only centre of its kind to cater specifically for men on release from prison who need help with their addiction.

I was introduced to this charity through a family friend who is extremely involved and passionate about it. It is also especially important for me as I have previously spent time working in a Young Offenders Institute just outside of Bristol. Working here gave me a real insight into the varying effects of alcohol and drugs, and how for many it acts as a form of solace in a very disruptive life. I worked with boys as young as 13 whose substance abuse was a key reason for their offending behaviour and for many it continues to play a significant role in the likelihood of re-offending. For that reason, it is hugely important to make sure that the necessary help and support is given.

I have always wanted to run a marathon and couldn’t be more pleased that I am raising money for such a worthwhile cause. With that being said I would hugely appreciate a small sponsorship from you to try and get me to my aim of £1500. I am well aware that requests for charity donations are frequent but any donation large or small would be incredibly appreciated.

Much love,

Alice x

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The Forward Trust

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The Forward Trust supports services and programmes that inspire and empower people to break the negative cycle of addiction or offending, transforming the lives of individuals, their families and society in general.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,010.24
+ £410.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,935.24
Offline donations
£75.00

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