<p>Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.</p> <p>I will be running the Brighton Half Marathon on 19th February 2012 in aid of people whose livelihoods have been affected by the UK riots in August.</p> <p>The riots that have been affecting so many people in London, as well as cities such as Birmingham and Manchester, have had devastating effects on communities and livelihoods. People have been made homeless, and a lot of independent retailers have had their shops destroyed &ndash; in many cases family businesses that have taken years to build up.</p> <p>In an effort to do my bit, I will be running the Brighton half marathon for the Retail Trust, who will be using the money I raise to support victims of the riots. The money will help them provide free counseling, free legal advice, hardship grants and other invaluable support to those retailers whose businesses have been affected, as well as offering support to managers and employees who are grappling with the emotional aftermath.</p> <p>Please help me by supporting this important cause and reaching out to those who need all the aid they can get to rebuild their lives. Any amount you can give will be greatly received.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you,</p> <p>Julia</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>