The issue of domestic violence whether in a direct or indirect way affects ALL of us, as we ALL strive to live in a society where we feel safe.

According to statistics at least one in 4 women will experience some form of domestic violence in their life time, whilst one in 8 will have repeated experiences... 2 are murdered by their former or current partner each week in England and Wales. 

As a midwife and a woman  I am acutely aware that these women live amongst us... some our friends, some work colleagues, some we provide care to... we talk and share with each other, cover all aspects of life in our friendly chats and deeper conversations ... domestic violence however often remains concealed, a topic that is taboo...

I am set to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon and by that, in my case heroic effort ( I only began to run 12 months ago ), I aim to raise funds for REFUGE, a wonderful charity that supports women and children suffering from domestic abuse. Please please please make a donation to this important cause, or help in any other way you can think of. 

Huge thanks to you ALL x