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I run.  I run because I can. It helps my mental and physical wellbeing.  It frees me and puts me in that “zone” where I’m free to think what I want and free to run where I want.  I can’t imagine being restricted and not being able to run.  But people in Bethlehem can't run more than a couple of miles because of the wall and arduous checkpoints! That’s why this year I intend to run the Bethlehem marathon in Palestine. I run in solidarity with the people of Palestine and with all people who do not have the freedom of movement in their homeland; the freedom of movement that I enjoy without restriction.

I'll be running with the team at Amos Trust, who are a UK-based human rights charity.   "Justice and hope for the forgotten" is what Amos Trust is all about. Working with local and international peace activists and partnering with grass-roots projects, Amos Trust calls for a just peace, reconciliation and full equal rights for all Palestinians and Israelis.

As part of my commitment to the marathon I am raising funds for two local needs: 

Holy Land Trust, Bethlehem - their community outreach team works tirelessly to strengthen communities and help local people unite in acts of non-violent resistance against the occupation. More information here: http://www.amostrust.org/amos-palestine/partners/holy-land-trust

Al Ahli Hospital, Gaza -  Despite the extreme adversity, Al Ahli Hospital staff and volunteers are committed to serving the community through out-patient and in-patient care. Its doors are open to anyone in need. More information here:  http://www.amostrust.org/amos-palestine/partners/al-ahli-hospital-gaza

For more information on Amos Trust, visit: http://www.amostrust.org/amos-palestine

To my friends, family and colleagues.  It is rare that I ask for your help in
promoting a cause. Please dig deep with your time and with your donations. Charities inevitably need a proportion of your donation to administer the projects.  I will however do what I can through my personal commitment to you to make sure make sure 100% of your donations are spent on the causes (I will personally donate the administration fee required by the charity).

Bless you all.

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