On very short notice and for the first time ,I will be raising money for Camp Simcha by taking part in the City 2 Surf run in Sydney ,Australia on the 13th of August! The course runs through the treacherous streets of the CBD all the way through the hills of East Sydney and is 14 km (8.6 miles) long.

The road will be difficult. Avoiding kangaroos' punches ,kolas throwing leaves and fast emus will not be easy ,but worth it.

I have decided on Camp Simcha because of the families I know who benefit from their help and many of my friends who volunteer for the charity. 

Camp Simcha provides support to families whose children have been diagnosed with a serious or terminal illness ,providing a range of practical ,emotional and therapeutic services. Every year hundreds of families and children benefit from their help and support. 

Last year their care team provided 8,500 hours of care ,organized 25 events ,provided 2,500 hospital transport journeys and 1,000 art-therapy sessions. 

In addition, Camp Simcha organizes 4 annual retreats. For this they plan the most incredible activities. In addition, they need an army of care staff and support workers ,thousands of pounds worth of medical equipment to ensure each child has what they need.  

Through their big sister and brother program they coordinate tens of volunteers ,who make regular visits and spend time with each child. Taking them out for a movie ,snack or another fun activity. All funded by Camp Simcha. 

To read more about what they do: www.campsimcha.org.uk

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Thank you in advance for donating to this amazing charity!

Adam