I along with some friends and family  have started to take part in the Saturday Morning Parkrun in Haigh woodland park.

I was made aware of the 5k for 5k fundraising campaign by The Brick to get 100 runners to raise money for this great cause.  So, I thought do the run and hopefully raise a bit of money through your generosity.

I appreciate that this is a very demanding time of year financially. However, if you could sponsor me a few quid it would be very much appreciated for a well deserving local charity.

The Brick plays a vital role in re-building and transforming the lives of many people throughout the Wigan Borough. A key element of this work takes place at The Brick Works. This is a dedicated facility, providing a safe environment for clients (many previously homeless) to learn essential employability skills which will support them towards becoming fully contributing members of the community again. These may include practical skills such as cycle maintenance, catering and carpentry through to basic skills including time-keeping, acceptable appearance /hygiene and social skills.Unfortunately, the landlord is planning to sell the building that includes The Brickworks. The Brick would like to safeguard the facility and the fabulous work that takes place there. To do this, The Brick need to raise a deposit of £50,000, to enable us to secure a mortgage to complete the purchase of our first wholly owned property. Please help us to help others and brick by brick we can make a difference.

Thanks very much!

Stephen