Phoebe came up with the idea of running to fundraise for Julian hous herself. Here is the letter she wrote and we delivered to everyone in our village. 

Dear people of Marksbury,

My name is Phoebe Pudsey-Dawson and I’m 9 years old. I live
in Church Farm Close and I am in Year 4 at Marksbury School. I love running and I started at the age of 7. I have run regularly at the Bath Skyline 5km (3mile) Parkrun, completing the course about 20 times. Unfortunately, because of the current situation, it hasn’t been allowed to take place. To make up for this I have been running around the local area.

Sadly, due to Covid-19, charities have lost a lot of money
because many fund-raising events have had to be cancelled. Marksbury School has a strong connection with the charity Julian House. A local charity set up to help the homeless of Bath. Their work is critical at the moment as they help the most vulnerable people in our society. Self-isolation, social distancing and maintaining safe levels of handwashing is difficult for those without a home living on the street.

So, I have decided to help them by combining my love of
running with a personal challenge. I am going to run 50 km (31 miles) in seven days. I hope to run between 5 and 7km each day. It would be really nice if you could sponsor me so I can help raise money for the hardworking and caring
charity Julian House.

Thank you so much.

Please support our Coronavirus support fund so that we can undertake deep cleaning where necessary, hardship payments for those who have difficulties with their benefits and purchasing extra supplies of towels, sanitiser and bulk cleaning products. Phone credits so that we can help clients to stay in touch with support workers and health professionals. Plus anything else that will ease the impact on clients including food for clients who have to self-isolate.