To celebrate my year in office with Wessex Mead Rotary Club I am challenging myself to run 100 miles in local races including half marathons and cross country mudfests in aid of Shelterbox.

Shelterbox are a Rotary project partner. When disaster strikes Rotarians are there to help distribute the boxes which provide immediate shelter and relief to families made homeless by earthquake or other catastrophe. To date the charity have responded to nearly 200 cries for help in over 75 countries.

If I raise enough for a box it will bear my name and we will be able to track when and where it is sent to a family in need. So please dig deep.

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