Having never run further than 10k I have decided to have a crack at the Oxford Half from an almost standing start! 

Covid has been a bad time for everyone but as we gradually return to work and our social lives as adults, the detrimental effect the pandemic has had on our young people is going largely un-noticed.

Oxfordshire Youth is a local charity that puts young people at the heart of it's work. We aim to improve and uplift lives of young people between the ages of 11-25 in Oxfordshire.

The pandemic has massively impacted our young people; their education, social lives, access to support services, physical and mental wellbeing have all suffered over the last 18 months. And as resilient as they are, our young people need us now more than ever before.

Any donation you're able to offer will help us to continue providing vital services for young people, including upskilling, mental health support, preventative services, leadership skills and more.

You are also helping us support the youth sector in Oxfordshire, as we provide training and vital resources for our colleagues to continue to do the best they can for our young people