Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I started the year by undertaking the Couch to 5k challenge for fitness and weightloss. As part of this, I have shed over 4 stone and increased my distances week on week.

I wanted to set myself a longer term target of completing the 10 miles of the Great South Run 2022 whilst raising funds for the NSPCC.

Lockdown has brought many challenges for us all, and in particular, children have suffered from lack of contact with peer groups and those who can support and look out for their well-being.

The NSPCC does vital work every day with supporting children and their families to ensure they have a safe and protective environment.

Childline is crucial to helping children, listening and supporting children that have been victims of  abuse, grooming and bullying as well as offering a light in the darkness for children reaching out for help.

We've all seen the truly awful cases that make the press but this is just the tip of the iceberg with regards to how many children need help.

I genuinely appreciate how hard finances are for all of us at the moment but please consider contributing the cost of a coffee, beer or burger etc as your small sacrifice will contribute and make a huge difference to so many children that all deserve a chance in life to feel safe, loved and supported.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

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