I stumbled upon running by fluke, achieving a 5km time I have never been able to match or surpass since!

11 months, 2 half marathons, and hundreds of kilometres later, I am preparing for two big races: the Big Half (an exciting half marathon where I’ll be pacing Sir Mo Farah, hehe) and the London Marathon 2018

As a midwife, I know all too well that whilst pregnancy labour and birth is a glorious normal life event for most women, for some it is a sequence of events that strips them of their dignity, their faith in their bodies, and/ or sometimes their trust in healthcare professionals. To some of these women, really listening to their version of events and saying sorry is at times all that is needed to meet some form of reparation.

Torture, being held against one’s will, basic human rights being stripped away can happen to anyone: a wife and mother on holiday with her young child, a business man going about his daily job, a young man peacefully standing up for his right to speak and be heard in an oppressive regime.

REDRESS is a human rights charity with a simple vision for a world without torture.

I am running for REDRESS.
I am running for the future and mental and physical health of torture survivors.
I am running for my own current and future health.
I run.

REDRESS’ work currently covers torture and related crimes in more than 40 countries around the world, with over 100 active cases. Their cases help torture survivors directly; but they also lead to changes in laws and policies which contribute to the eradication of torture and our cruel and inhuman treatment.

Almost twenty five years on, much has been achieved in REDRESS’ fight against torture. Even more can be achieved when forces are joined across countries.

REDRESS needs your help to continue this good work.  Between me and you, yes YOU, one of us is a donator to excellent causes; the other is a runner who uses something she loves to raise awareness and money. Let’s do this!

Thank you😊