Our IRONMAN Challenge
Leeanne Barber is raising money for Stop Domestic Abuse
Participants: Lisa Phipps
Story
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Lisa & I have known each other for a number of years now & have become great friends with a shared passion & jobs in the Health & Fitness Industry.
We enjoy training together and have taken part in many races and events from 10k runs, Duathlons, Marathons and even a Half Ironman.
Three years ago we decided to take on the ultimate challenge of completing a full IRONMAN (A 2.4mile open water swim, 112 mile Bike ride & a Marathon) and have signed ourselves up to compete in IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain on the 10th July 2022. (Re-sheduled quite a few times due to COVID!)
We are both very busy working mums and know just how hard this challenge is going to be, juggling life, working as fitness instructors and training as much as we practically can to go into this challenge in the best possible shape of our lives.
To be able to raise vital funds to build a new local, child centered, holistic refuge and work alongside Stop Domestic Abuse is going to be such a privilege for us and one that will keep us motivated throughout our journey. We are taking part in the Buy A Brick Campaign and our goal is to raise enough funds to buy 10 Gold Bricks @ £1000 per brick.
Here is some further information:
We need £1million to buy a refuge and secure provision of domestic abuse services in South East Hampshire.
The national network of refuges is under threat. Funding cuts have closed refuges. In some areas, access for women and children is restricted.
We aim to raise enough money to buy - or build - a dedicated refuge to guarantee continuing support for domestic abuse victims.
Unique focus
Our dream is to own a refuge where we can provide an innovative, integrated and individualised service to women and their children fleeing domestic abuse.
A refuge offers a crucial and safe option for victims of domestic violence and abuse. But to be most effective, refuges need to offer more than just somewhere to stay.
We are unique in our focus on the safety and wellbeing of children. At our refuge, we will provide the supportive and nurturing environment needed to help victims recover from the trauma of domestic abuse.
Witnessing and experiencing domestic abuse represents one of the most serious risks to children. Without early intervention, this
exposure can result in severe and long lasting physical, psychological and behavioural damage.
Children process the trauma of domestic abuse in different ways. Some suffer anxiety or depression, insomnia, nightmares, temper tantrums and aggressive behaviour. Others internalise their stress
and withdraw.
HELP STOP DOMESTIC ABUSE –
BUY A BRICK!
Many children are prevented from having normal childhood experiences while living with domestic abuse. Some mothers need help with parenting skills.
We want children to be able to be themselves and have fun. Play areas within the refuge and the garden will promote both therapeutic and free play.
Providing a safe refuge has been at the core of our services since 1977.
But because our refuges are owned by others, we can’t create an environment where victims can recover and develop healthily.
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