Firstly, thank you for visiting my JustGiving Page. Those of you who know me will know I am not new to running. In fair weather and over short distances on flat routes I don’t do too bad. However, my little legs have never walked, let alone run, 26 miles in one go so this will most definitely be the greatest endurance challenge I’ve ever faced.

 So why now?

After a bit of reflection on one of my lockdown walks (soooo many walks) I decided I wanted to help those who haven’t been as fortunate as us during COVID 19. As one of my employer's official sponsors I felt honoured to be offered an opportunity to raise funds for such a worthy and timely cause. Depaul UK supports 16- 25 year olds in the local area with the unifying aim to help them break the
cycle of homelessness. Every year Depaul UK provides emergency bed nights, longer-term hostel-based accommodation and prevention services that support 3,700 young people. During the last year young adults have been the most severely impacted by job losses, resulting in unprecedented numbers of 16-25 year olds sleeping rough or without a permanent home. By offering me a donation to achieve my first ever Marathon you will also be making a huge impact to Depaul’s ability to provide vital services for young people who are just so desperately in need of our help right now. 

Thank you all in advance for your amazing support.

Katy x

P.s. Deloitte kindly offer matched funding, so for every £1 you donate, Depaul UK will receive £2.