In my spare time I am a voluntary youth worker at the Salvation Army based in Aston, Birmingham.  We're a christian organisation but the kids who come are from all different faith backgrounds.  The reason we do it is to help these amazing young people to develop and to have an opportunity to enjoy life to the full.  Not easy in one of the most deprived parts of Birmingham.

The centre is run by a brilliant team who are mostly unpaid volunteers but employing two staff and providing activities for young people does cost money.  Please, please consider sponsoring me as I run the Birmingham Half Marathon on Sunday and your support will help this fantastic club keep growing and helping the local community. 

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Many thanks

James