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Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far, helping raise an incredible £663 so far for Mind Charity in memory of Josh.

Following the tragedies that have taken place since October 7th 2023, I am fundraising the rest of my target £1000 for Magen David Adom, Israel’s medical emergency service who are providing a lifesaving first response for injured civilians. Josh was a proud Jew and Zionist, making Aliyah, and it feels appropriate to recognise this for the final part of my fundraising.

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WHY I AM RUNNIING

6 years ago Josh and I agreed to run 10k in the Jerusalem Marathon. I gave up on the idea within minutes, unlike Josh who proudly completed it on behalf of Shalva Charity. When Josh passed away in December 2021 I promised myself I would start to run in his memory and I am proud to have completed my first Half Marathon in September 2023.

Running has been an incredibly positive way of keeping Josh’s memory alive and improving my mental health, something which Josh was always a proud advocate of. On Sunday 5 November 2023 I will be running the Nice-Cannes Marathon in France, and I hope to fundraise £1000 in Josh’s memory.

Thank you in advance for your donation, anything you can contribute will make a meaningful difference providing critical physical and mental health support!