Bex and Howard are attempting to go from novice, non-runners to running the Bath Half Marathon with just 10 weeks of training. The Bath Half takes place on Sunday 16th October and we're raising money for the charity 'Dress it Forward'. Neither of us have done anything like this before so it's an enormous challenge, especially for the one with considerably shorter legs!

We met Sarah, the founder of Dress it Forward whilst on holiday in Cape Town in December 2019 and were so taken by the great work she does in changing the lives of so many young people from the local townships. Here, the graduation ball is a momentous occasion. So few pupils actually graduate that those who do are treated like celebrities and attending the prom is a real sign of achievement. But for many their families are too poor to afford an outfit to wear. This is where Dress It Forward comes in. The charity collects pre-loved dresses and suits, predominantly from the UK, and gives them free to these students.

The charity is in particular need of a premises in which to store clothes that are donated and act as a ‘boutique’ for students to come and try on and choose their outfits. To learn more about the charity watch this 60 sec film: https://vimeo.com/412303886 or visit https://dressitforward.net/

Thank you!

Howard and Bex