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I am running the Bupa Great Edinburgh Run on 14th July to raise money and awareness for a project called Basics Bank which is part of Edinburgh CIty Mission. 

As most of you will know, the last couple of years have been pretty hard for me and my family with a lot of ongoing eye surgery, then the removal of my eye. There were times when I was very low both physically and emotionally as it impacted every area of my life.  However, what it made me realise is that regardless of what I had gone through, I was blessed to have great family and friends to help and support me and my family through the tough times. The Basics Bank project below is very close to my heart as the work they do reaches out and lends a listening ear and practical support to those who may not have people to support them through the challenges they are going through.

Peope of all ages find themselves caught up in a downward spiral of helplessness and powerlessness, some who are homeless or in temporary accomadation, escaping from domestic or other kinds of violence, unemployed, while others are caught up in the web of debt problems.  In seeking to address some of these issues and bring practical relief, Edinburgh CIty Mission, as part of its program of care, have a project called Basics Bank. 

Basics Bank provides a friendly, non threatening atmosphere where individuals, parents and children can find the kind of help they need, whether that be a listening ear or a couple of bags of food and hygenie products. 

To achieve this the Mission depends on local churches, schools and individuals who garentee regular support to the project by providing food and hygenie items etc. Please visit their website for further information on how you can help with this project www.edinburghcitymission.org.uk

So please dig deep and donate now for this fantastic project that offers support on many levels for people who unlike us, may have no-one else to turn to.