Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

As it's a week until this years REDRUN. I was supposed to be getting my Santa Klaus costume tidied up. Ready to join all the  amazing insperational fundraisers doing so much for so many HIV & AIDS Charities across the country. But sadly for the past 6 weeks I have been extremely sick with a horrible Chest Infection and the worst Asthma in my adult life. 

Now even though each year I may be slower. But I always give it a try. But I am in no position to do it this year. I feel sad that I won't be raising money for The Food Chain.

I have extended this page for the next year and if anyone wants to make a donation then you still can.

As someone who was diagnosed with HIV+ & Hepatitis C in July 2015. Following Redundancy, Homelessness, Arrest, Divorce, Bankruptcy, and multiple co-morbidities, both physical & mental.

It was The Food Chain that gave me a safe space to start the journey of rebuilding my life. They helped me reengage with Food & People. 

This is a positive way to express my gratitude for everything they, plus a number of other HIV Charities, gave me. My first REDRUN was in 2016, then again 2017, 2019, and 2021. This should have been my 6th REDRUN. I did register for REDRUN 2018. But had a fall on the way to Victoria Park. Ending up in A&E! First thing the medical team did was breathalyse me. Well, it was 10 am on a Saturday morning, and I was dressed as Santa Klaus... so I don't blame them.

Final point, if a disabled guy dressed as Santa Klaus with a walking stick can do a 5K REDRUN. Then ANYONE can do it.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.