I have pledged to Step Up this February to raise funds for Refuge. As a survivor of domestic violence having being in refuges myself and to give something back to the amazing support I received i will be walking 10,000 steps every day throughout February- 28days. This incredible virtual challenge is bringing people together from all walks of life, doing what they love and pushing themselves to raise £156 each to help fund three nights in a Refuge shelter for a woman escaping domestic abuse. Here’s why Refuge matters to me. One woman in four will experience domestic abuse at some point in her lifetime and two women are killed each week in England and Wales by a current or former partner. Refuge supports around 6,500 women and children on any given day who are escaping emotional, physical, financial or sexual abuse. By kindly sponsoring me today you are helping to save and change the lives of thousands of women and children who have taken their first brave steps out of unimaginable situations. Thank you.