On Sunday October 13th I will be running Chicago Marathon and I can't wait! In addition to testing my physical prowess, I wanted to use the opportunity to do a little bit for something much bigger and more important. 

The Amos Bursary is a charity set up to address the under representation in higher education institutions and the workforce, of young British men of African and Caribbean descent. For example, in 2016 the unemployment rate for black male graduates aged 16-24 in London was 18%, in comparison to 10% for their white counterparts (Office for National Statistics, 2016). They are making a difference by providing students with critical early intervention, mentorship, professional development and support to help optimise students’ pathway from education into the world of work. 

I have been a mentor with the charity for a few years, and I’m continually blown away by the growth of the students.

As with all charities, the bursary relies on donations and have recently launched a campaign to raise £1M in one year, to ensure the longevity of the Bursary for the next five years. Lets help them get there.

https://www.amosbursary.org.uk/

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