Alex Steer
Alex Steer London 10k for The Place2Be
Fundraising for Place2Be
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UPDATE: I completed the 10k in almost exactly an hour, dressed in my rather striking red and yellow Place2Be running vest. Huge thanks to everyone who sponsored me.
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On Sunday 6th July I'm running the London 10k for The Place2Be. Please sponsor me and help raise money for this charity. Here's why:
The Place2Be provides counselling services for children within primary schools. These range from drop-in facilities where children can come and talk about their day-to-day worries to long-term one-to-one counselling programmes for children with more serious problems and needs.
So: why's this a good idea?
Some facts: 10,000 children get permanently excluded from school every year in the UK, and antisocial behaviour is a leading cause of exclusion. 1 child in 10 in Britain has a diagnosable mental health problem. And these problems only get worse if they're not addressed early: around 85% of adults with serious antisocial behavioural disorders have a history of bad behaviour or mental illness in childhood.
I know the charity very well: they do excellent work and have a huge positive impact on young people's lives when they're still young enough for it to make a lasting difference, to stop small problems from becoming really big ones.
Plus, you get to laugh at the thought of me running 10k round central London in the middle of summer, which is worth a fiver of anyone's money.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Place2Be gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now!
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On Sunday 6th July I'm running the London 10k for The Place2Be. Please sponsor me and help raise money for this charity. Here's why:
The Place2Be provides counselling services for children within primary schools. These range from drop-in facilities where children can come and talk about their day-to-day worries to long-term one-to-one counselling programmes for children with more serious problems and needs.
So: why's this a good idea?
Some facts: 10,000 children get permanently excluded from school every year in the UK, and antisocial behaviour is a leading cause of exclusion. 1 child in 10 in Britain has a diagnosable mental health problem. And these problems only get worse if they're not addressed early: around 85% of adults with serious antisocial behavioural disorders have a history of bad behaviour or mental illness in childhood.
I know the charity very well: they do excellent work and have a huge positive impact on young people's lives when they're still young enough for it to make a lasting difference, to stop small problems from becoming really big ones.
Plus, you get to laugh at the thought of me running 10k round central London in the middle of summer, which is worth a fiver of anyone's money.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Place2Be gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now!