Hi there!

This May, I’ll be running the Hackney Half Marathon (21k!) and raising £500 (or more!) for the Hackney Night Shelter.

I’ve had the privilege of volunteering with homeless shelters like the Whitechapel Mission and have seen firsthand the profound impact these organizations have on the community. Beyond providing shelter, warm meals, and essential counselling services, they create a sense of belonging and support that can make a real difference in someone's day. The work they do is invaluable, and I’m eager to help them continue it.

For this 21k challenge, I've chosen to support the Hackney Night Shelter because it's rooted in Hackney, the area I call home. I see the challenges faced by my community on a daily basis hence why this feels especially meaningful to me.

The Hackney Night Shelter has worked with the local community to provide support to people experiencing homelessness for over 25 years. They provide emergency shelter and hot meals with structured individual plans to assist their guests to move into longer term accommodation.

Find more information on their website:

https://www.hackneydoorways.org.uk/

Every donation, no matter the size, will go directly toward helping people in need. If you’d like to support my run and this great cause, donating here!

Thank you for your support!

Cheers,

Lucia