Please sponsor me on this 10k run on the 10th of April 2022. I've been a Trustee for City of Sanctuary UK for about 10 years and though the years we have seen thousands of people seeking sanctuary in the UK and many more people showing compassion and humanity to support those seeking sanctuary. City of Sanctuary's ethos is based on building a culture of welcome, supporting people at their most challenging time when they have to flee this homes. This movement and network started in Sheffield in 2005 and currently hundreds of local authorities, businesses, schools, universities, places of worship and libraries have become places of Sanctuary fostering a culture of welcome, solidarity and inclusion. 

In Derby, Upbeat Communities is helping strangers become neighbours and an integral part of our communities. I will be fundraising for City of Sanctuary and Upbeat Communities and everything raised goes towards welcome, empowerment and awareness projects in Derby, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire for both charities. 

I've not done 10k before and I think to myself if not now then when. Naturally I enjoy quick and high impact exercise so this will be a challenge but certainly worth it. Please support me by sponsoring my run.