I’m grateful for the privilege of being a Trustee to the wonderful West Midlands Anti Slavery Network (WMASN). West Midlands Anti Slavery Network.

The WMASN provides invaluable support and advocacy for and with survivors of modern slavery in the Midlands. Through direct victim support, identifying gaps, influencing change and providing solutions, the WMASN strives to protect and advocate for the vulnerable in our communities.

Their work is urgent and I’m keen to fundraise to help this vital work.

As it happens one of my favourite things to do is run along the canals of the Black Country (or cuts for the Black Country donors). And on occasion the Brummie canals get me plodding along also.

So, when I discovered there was a 1/2 marathon race along the canals from Wolverhampton to Birmingham city centres, I thought a) I’m up for that and b) lets use it to help to anti slavery network.

So, please do donate. It’s a brilliant and much needed cause and every donation large,

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