Hi guys,

On 27th April 2025 I will be running the Manchester Marathon, my first ever marathon and definitely my biggest sporting challenge to date. I have decided to fundraise for Manchester Women's Aid, a charity that provides the support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse in many ways including providing refuge, access to helplines and support groups. They also provide support for the children of these victims.

See below for the 50th anniversary statement:

Manchester Women’s Aid is marking its 50th anniversary with a year that will seek to make a difference to the lives of the children that it supports in its refuges and within the community. It wants to give these children reasons to smile and to bring them moments of joy.

The children’s perspective doesn’t always get the same focus as that of adults, but in fact children make up the greatest number of those living temporarily in their refuges.

We want to transform the lives of these children by putting them front and centre. We are asking for your help to help us give these families a chance to make new memories.

In the last 50 years, Manchester Women's Aid's work has touched the lives of over 30,000 adults and children living across Greater Manchester and 53% of our clients are parents.

All the money raised over the next year will be used to provide these families with new happy memories.

So please spare any cash you can for this great cause!

Thank you

Jess xxx