Kiki and Mand's Hebden Half Marathon Charity Challenge

We have been trying to stay fit and well, mentally and physically, by running around our beautiful little part of the world these past two months; and to support those on the front line in some way that we can. We’ve clocked up just over 250 kilometres now following a half marathon training schedule – up and down the canals, woods and Craggs when they’re quietest and safest. Yesterday was our longest run at 19k – really tough, but it gives up high hopes for the 21k half marathon in a few week’s time. All official events are cancelled of course, so we’ll just be using our maps and Strava app. and hope that they’ll be a few pals dotted along the way to gee us along. By the time we’re done, we’ll have run from Hebden Bridge to London – bonkers!

We would be so, incredibly grateful for any donations of any amount, which will be divided between the charities below.

NHS Charities Together

NHS Charities Together is a collective of more than 250 NHS charities across the UK and most of them focus on helping our hospitals do more. During COVID-19, it's launched an urgent appeal to provide essential support for NHS staff and volunteers. The appeal has been " put together in liaison with NHS England and national bodies, our member NHS charities and national giving platforms," according to the NHS Charities Together website.

Refuge

Tragically, there has been a surge in domestic violence during Covid-19 crisis, and charity Refuge is appealing for donations to help vulnerable women and children. They state that staying at home increases the risk of domestic abuse for thousands of women and children, and your donations will be used towards keeping Refuge's life-saving services running during COVID-19.