Tara Melton and myself are running two half marathons over two months to raise money for Refuge. We are taking part in the Bristol Half Marathon on 15th of September 2013 and the Bupa Great Birmingham Run on 20th of October 2013.

Tragically, two women a week are killed due to domestic violence. Refuge are committed to a world where domestic violence is not tolerated or ignored and where women and children can live safely.

They provide a multitude of services including:

A network of safe houses providing emergency accomodation for women and children when they are most in need.

Specialist refuges for women from particular ethnic or cultural backgrounds.

Outreach services that work with abused women in their homes or when they move from a refuge into new community.

A freephone 24 hour national domestic violence helpline run in partnership with Women's Aid.

Lobbying and campaigning work to ensure that policies and legislation give abused women and children the protection and services they deserve.

Independent domestic violence advocacy, providing expert guidance for women going through civil and criminal courts.

Please join us in supporting this fantastic charity and the work that they do by donating whatever you can - any amount counts and we are grateful for any support that you can give us in our fundraising efforts!

Tara and Rebecca x