Robbie Skinner

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Bilal, Julian and Robbie are running The Milton Keynes half marathon on Sunday 7th March 2010!

The money raised will go towards the Salvation Army in Bristol, who run a unique project specifically for chronic alcoholics aged over 55 who are isolated and vulnerable in the community. They offer support in their accommodation and then a 12 day detox on their specialist unit in the St Judes area of Bristol. The project is funded by The St Monica Trust who have kindly provided funding for the nurses and medication required for the clinical aspect of this work. The success rate of this project is phenomenal as the emphasis is on raising clients self esteem, addressing isolation and a firm belief it is never too late to change.

One thing all of these clients lack is decent new clothing to put on as they start to feel better in the detox and think how different their life can be in the future. All contributions will be used directly for this purpose showing individuals that life can be hugely different once their alcoholism is addressed.

If we raise over £200, Robbie will do it dressed as a Banana, so there's a further incentive to get donating!

Cheers,

Bilal, Julian, Robbie.

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The Salvation Army

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RCN 214779 and in Scotland SC009359

www.salvationarmy.org.uk

The Salvation Army is a Christian Church & registered Charity working in 130 countries worldwide and is one of the largest and most diverse providers of social welfare in the world. In the UK and Republic of Ireland this work includes more than 800 Salvation Army social service centres and Community churches. We provide unconditional friendship, support and very practical help to people in crisis and need and work with children, homeless people, all adult victims of modern slavery and those dealing with drug and/or alcohol addiction. Alongside our work in the UK, The Salvation Army International Projects Office works with communities around the world to support and empower them to defeat poverty and injustice. Our development projects are created and implemented in partnership with communities to enable them to build a better life and future for themselves. The Salvation Army is a Christian Church & registered Charity in England (214779), Wales (214779), Scotland (SC009359) and the Republic of Ireland (CHY6399)