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The staff & residents at Halsall House are running for The Sanctuary Trust, raising funds to help reach those struggling with housing & substance misuse across Greater Manchester.
This April, staff and residents are taking on an extraordinary running challenge to raise funds for the people they support.
🏃 Three Runs. One Mission.
19 April – Manchester Marathon (Ste Young)
30 April – Media City Run (Halsall House residents)
30 May - Media City Run (Halsall House residents)
04 October – Half Marathon (Ste Young again!)
Josh's Story: Recovering from Cocaine & Running for The Sanctuary Trust
Not too long ago, Josh was struggling with a cocaine addiction that slowly unravelled this life. Over the last six months, he has confronted his substance misuse and taken meaningful steps towards recovery in Halsall House.
Josh is taking on the Halsall Running Challenge on the 30th April, running with fellow housemates to raise money for The Sanctuary Trust. As he takes on the Media City Run, he hopes not only to raise money to help himself and others who have struggled with housing and substance misuse, but also to prove to himself how far he’s come.
Read more about Josh’s story here: 6 Months Later: Recovering from Cocaine & Running for The Sanctuary Trust
🎯 Guess Ste’s Marathon Time & Win
Our giveaway is now CLOSED. Congratulations to Sean for guessing the closest finish time for Ste's Manchester Marathon 🏃 We can't believe the support for the Halsall Running Challenge 2026!
And of course, a huge WELL DONE to Ste Young for smashing the Manchester Marathon with an incredible time of 3 hours 27 minutes! 🏃 An amazing achievement for an even more important cause- raising funds to support our residents facing homelessness and substance misuse.
Thank you to everyone who entered and donated! 🎯
Learn More About Ste's Journey & The Amazing Efforts from Halsall House!
From Homelessness to Assistant Manager: Stephen’s Run Towards Recovery
If you’d told me 6 years ago that I’d be running a marathon to raise money for the hostel that helped turn my life around- I wouldn’t believe it, never mind knowing I’d soon be Assistant Manager.
10k Run to Celebrate 6 Months of Sobriety
SUCCESS! More than £440 raised by Halsall House in Heaton Park Run