As a team we feel extremely lucky that we haven’t had to experience
any of the awful effects Covid19 has had on lots of lives across the world, including losing loved ones to the virus, low or no income, mental health issues and being locked inside with someone who is mentally, verbally, sexually & physically abusing them. Did you know that almost one in three men or women aged 16-56 are affected at least once in their life by domestic abuse?

Statics show that the number of calls relating to domestic abuse increased by 66% during the first few weeks of lockdown and the number of killings increased by 300%!!!!!

We are absolutely horrified by these stats so have decided to set ourselves a tough challenge to raise awareness for domestic abuse and help support a local charity Splitz, who are an independent charity and leading provider of domestic abuse support services. Splitz were originally Wiltshire based but due to all the help and support through fundraising, they can provide support to Gloucester, Bristol, Devon & Wiltshire.  

Over 5 weeks, from 29^th June- 2^nd August, will be running or walking the same distance from our office in Wootton Basset to John O’Groats in Scotland, this is a whopping 623 miles, which is the equivalent of 23 marathons! Covering 25 miles each a week is going to be hard work, but we know that with the thought of domestic abuse sufferer’s in our heads, we will get through it!

We would love for you to support us during our journey with a small donation to Splitz, your money will go a very long way with someone who is having to live with constant pain and trauma and will give them the support they need to get out of the violent life they are experiencing.  

Thank you for taking the time to read our story, stay safe!

With love from,

Team Op’s - John, Tamsin, Emma, Laura & Amy  

#onitfromday1 

xx