Alison Barker

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Fundraising for Carer Support South Lakes
£1,376
raised of £13,100 target
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Event: Great North Run 2021, on 12 September 2021
Running the 40th Great North Run, the largest half marathon in the world, on Sunday 12th September 2021, five volunteers will be taking part to raise awareness for Carer Support South Lakes and the the work they do supporting unpaid Carers.

Story

Carer Support South Lakes is an independent, local charity and network partner of Carers Trust. We provide a range of services to support and enhance the lives of unpaid carers of all ages throughout South Lakeland. There are thousands of Carers in South Lakeland. Many juggle work, school, or other commitments along with their caring role, and most don't think of themselves as Carers, nor do they realise the range of services available to help them, such as access to information, emotional support, advocacy, financial support and opportunities to take a break. Taking on a caring role can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, depression and can result in ill health. The Great North Run is an annual event that Carer Support South Lakes participates in where five volunteers raise money for unpaid Carers as well as achieving personal goals. The money raised go towards 1-1 support, sitting service, wellbeing and support groups.  Your generosity is very gratefully appreciated, thank you.

I am extremely passionate about this amazing charity and it broke my heart to know and see children from 5 years old were caring for their families.  If I can help by giving them a chance to be a child, have some quality time with their loved ones without having to do the tasks we all take for granted as an adult or simply giving them some time for themselves.  It could happen to anyone of us whether it is our children or whether we are caring for our loved ones and this charity helps and supports those in need and these are all the reasons that is driving me from not having run before to completing The Great North Run.

Thank you so much for helping and supporting.

Alison x.

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About the campaign

Running the 40th Great North Run, the largest half marathon in the world, on Sunday 12th September 2021, five volunteers will be taking part to raise awareness for Carer Support South Lakes and the the work they do supporting unpaid Carers.

About the charity

Each year we work with more than 1,800 unpaid Carers, 200 are Young Carers providing access to information, emotional support, advocacy, financial support & opportunities to take a break. Your donations, whether large or small, make a huge difference to unpaid Carers in our Community.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,375.50
+ £243.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,375.50
Offline donations
£0.00

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