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The half-marathon of doom

Rachel Stephenson is raising money for Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping Norton
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Oxford Half Marathon 2025 · 12 October 2025 ·

Parenting young children is hard, and some circumstances make it even harder. Our trained volunteers visit a family weekly, providing emotional and practical support to help parents grow in confidence and feel better able to manage their situations. All children deserve a happy childhood!

Story

Running has not been my thing for a long, LONG time. I couldn't even find a picture of me running to illustrate this page in fact.

However, at the start of 2024 I strapped on my trainers to lead a Couch 2 5k group for a group of friends and found my mojo again.

I decided to use those miles to a good end and train to raise money for Home Start to help families with young children through challenging times.

Home Start help families struggling with post-natal depression, isolation, physical health problems, bereavement and many other issues, allowing them access the support they need to allow children access to the best start in life.

Please consider sponsoring my efforts with a few pounds if this sounds like a good idea to you!

Donation summary

Total
£375.00
+ £75.00 Gift Aid
Online
£325.00
Offline
£50.00

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