I will be taking part in the London Marathon 2019 where I will be running on behalf of Barnardo’s. I’ve pledged to raise £3000 in support of the work they do to support the most vulnerable young people in the UK. I’m looking to my generous friends and family to help me with this effort.

We’re probably all familiar with the name Barnardo’s but maybe not so much with what they do for young people. It’s wide ranging from helping families, supporting disabled children, protecting children at risk from harm and influencing Government policy where it affects young lives. Most importantly for me they give children a chance to be children and build young people ready to play a full part in society, nobody is excluded. Sadly, the young people Barnardo’s support are among those most likely to be excluded. The short clip linked below gives a flavour of the work Barnardo’s do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT0HE_swmKA#action=share

If 100 people pledge £10 I’m a third of the way to my target, but any amount you can spare will help this cause. Whatever you can donate you know I will train and run like an idiot in your name! If at the end of it the funds I raise make a difference to just one child it will all have been worth it.

Finally, I know charity support is a very personal thing and I understand if you don’t want to support this endeavour.

#TeamBarnardos