My name is Alison and I'm running the Hackney Half Marathon to raise money for the Hackney Night Shelter, an incredible local charity that supports homeless people in London.

Hackney Night Shelter is a very small charity that receives no government funding for their main 20-bed shelter in Hackney and a women's 6-bed shelter in Clapton, which provide temporary and free accommodation to those facing homelessness all year round.

With homelessness becoming an even greater challenge in London, the work of charities like the Hackney Night Shelter is more important than ever. By supporting this cause, we can help provide hope and support to those most vulnerable.

Any contribution, big or small, will make a real difference to someone in need. Thank you so much for your support!