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.