I am running a marathon and a half-marathon to raise money for REACT a charity which aims to make a difference to the lives of those feeling war and trauma. By donating, you will give vulnerable refugees in the UK, Europe and sub-Saharan Africa a chance to participate in society as equals. Since 2007, REACT has been delivering education and emergency relief to those escaping conflict, with a focus on vulnerable women and children.

Last year REACT fundraising helped to deliver emergency response facilities in Greece to thousands of women and men arriving in boats escaping war and trauma. REACT also delivered libraries and text books in Arabic and Farsi to refugee camps in Greece as well as educational resources to Darfuri refugee schools in Chad. This year REACT is fundraising to continue to help women survivors of trafficking and torture to access further education, legal aid and language classes through targeted grants that will allow them to regain confidence and self-esteem as well as the opportunity to re-enter society as equals.