On 30th April I'll be giving up my hot shower and warm bed to brave a night outside at Durham Cathedral with leaders from Durham's business community. I am taking part to help raise vitally needed funds to support people who are homeless and living in poverty.

While sleeping out for this one night does not compare to the reality for those people who face it day in and day out, the act of solidarity will help highlight the issue of poverty and raise funds for those who need it.

Please sponsor me and help send the message that homelessness and poverty should simply not exist.

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