Although the numbers are hard to quantify, figures submitted by local authorities indicate approximately 4,000 people sleep rough a year with approximately 100 of these people sleeping rough in Luton.

I have decided to run the Love Luton half marathon next Sunday (30th October) to raise money for Mary Seacole, an organisation that works all year round to help these people find housing, train for employment and offer emotional support.

Please help me help them this Christmas!

Thank you.