This summer a group of us will be going on a trip to Jibou in North West Romania to work with the charity Hands of Hope which supports children and struggling families who suffer from great deprivation and social discrimination because of their cultural and racial background.

A running marathon takes on average 4 hours 37 minutes to complete, so as I am unfit to do this, I am taking on the challenge via piano instead, playing for a straight 4 hours and 37 minutes. I will be streaming a live YouTube video from 11 am - 15:37 pm on Saturday 16th June. The video will be called 'Piano Marathon 16062018' and can be watched on my channel 'Cristina Catania-Flores'. Your donation, big or small, will be hugely appreciated so please help support this really great cause.