Grenfell, Where to start?
We became friends over 27 years ago when we both worked as lifeguards at Kensington sports centre next to grenfell tower. Who would have imagined that all these years later our paths would cross again under such devastating circumstances...
On the night of June 14th 2017 I lost my 12 year old niece in the fire at Grenfell. And in a heartbreaking coincidence Dave was a firefighter in a crew from the red watch at North Kensington fire Station who went into the tower to search for her. .
To say it has affected us both is an understatement, we‘ve shared so many tears over the last 2 and a half years but our strong friendship has helped us along the way

We want to continue doing what we can to help our community and all those affected by this disaster. so this year we‘ve decided to do 2 challenges. We will be doing a 5K swimathon back at the place we first met, then in we will be running the London Matathon.

We will be raising money for 2 causes close to our hearts.

Kids on the Green, an amazing local grassroots organisation born out of the tragedy, supprting families young people and children using art therapy through music arts and performance alongside alternative & Hollistic therapies. This comes at a crucial time with funding.being drastically cut by kensington and chelsea council.

The Grenfell Foundation which is a charitable organisation set up 2 years ago at the request of bereaved and survivors from the Grenfell Tower fire. It will provide support and assistance to the generations affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy for years to come, with an emphasis on community, well-being and education. The Foundation doesn't grant payments to individuals, but funds services and equipment that support bereaved and survivors. Examples include the Silent Walk, anniversary events, travel for bereaved that live outside of London to attend important meetings, costs for videos and media that keep Grenfell in the Public Eye.