Craig Thurston

Craig's fundraiser for Jimmy's Cambridge

Fundraising for Jimmy's Cambridge
£1,790
raised of £1,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Cambridge Half Marathon 2024, on 3 March 2024
Jimmy's Cambridge 2024 Cambridge Half Marathon. Helping us be there for people experiencing homelessness in Cambridge.

Story

I'm not a natural runner. Before December last year I couldn't run a mile, let alone over 13 miles, so this will be a real test.

I'm doing this because 2023 was a very difficult year. Seeing someone close to you struggling gives a very different perspective, particularly when you see first hand how little support there is for people in real need.

Most people are an unfortunate occurrence or a mistake or two away from needing help at a time when budgets for support services are often being cut. Jimmy's Cambridge does an incredible job, supporting the people who need it most.

A bit about Jimmy's

Within Jimmy's centres, residents can access support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once residents are ready to move into Jimmy’s supported housing they keep in touch regularly with their individual support worker. This relationship often continues even after the individuals are ready to transition on from Jimmy’s housing.

Jimmy’s aim is to offer targeted, wraparound support to promote mental wellbeing and help our residents fulfil their goals. We use evidence-based support to improve our services and impact and to be a voice for change.

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About the campaign

Jimmy's Cambridge 2024 Cambridge Half Marathon. Helping us be there for people experiencing homelessness in Cambridge.

About the charity

Jimmy's Cambridge

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Jimmy’s is a community-based charity with the belief that no-one should have to sleep rough in Cambridge. We provide safe places that people can call home. From emergency accommodation at our East Road shelter, longer term care at our multiple needs centre and in supported houses and modular homes.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,790.00
+ £163.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£740.00
Offline donations
£1,050.00

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