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I'm running my first ever half marathon on my birthday, and frankly am quite nervous given I am not a natural runner and would rather take a nice stroll with my dog!

I work for MediCinema, it's a wonderful charity that builds and runs in-hospital cinemas which accomodate beds and wheelchairs.   93% of patients surveyed said a visit to one of our cinemas helps them feel less isolated, 92% less anxious and stressed.  

We've all know now what it's like to feel isolated and cut-off from friends and family.  Add to this the anxiety of being on a ward with medical issues, for patients in hospital it's been incredibly hard with most visitors no longer allowed except for a parent visiting a child.    

During the COVID crisis, MediCinema's services have benefitted thousands of NHS patients at a time when they have been more isolated than ever.   Even when we had to suspend our cinemas we set up a new complimentary service screening films for free at patient bedsides on a new channel.  We've also designed and distributed tens of thousands of activity packs to children in hospitals and hospices.  In all last year we provided over 43,000 film related experiences to patients.

I'm raising money to benefit these patients and to make sure the services are able to continue running at a time when they are needed the most.

Thank you so much for supporting me!