Catherine Strawbridge

Cat's First Half Marathon! I'm supporting Jimmy's Cambridge

Fundraising for Jimmy's Cambridge
£875
raised of £500 target
by 45 supporters
Event: Cambridge Half Marathon 2024, on 3 March 2024
Jimmy's Cambridge 2024 Cambridge Half Marathon. Helping us be there for people experiencing homelessness in Cambridge.

Story

Did you know the number of people counted sleeping rough sleeping is up by 26%?*

Did you know 94% of people rough sleeping have experienced trauma?

When I started working at Jimmy's in early 2023 I probably had some serious misconceptions about people experiencing homelessess. Working alongside the amazing team here has helped me understand that any one of us could end up homeless given the 'right' circumstances.

For those who do find themselves rough sleeping, it is imperative the support is there to help get them into safe and supported housing.

Whilst I always thought I'd do a half marathon at some stage it has never happened, so when the opportunity arose to sign up to the Cambridge Half for Jimmy's I jumped at it with both hands (well, perhaps spontaneously said I'd do it and then regretted it later is a better description!). But, I've been really committed to my training and, can I say, I'm almost looking forward to it! Plus, if you donate now that'll give me even more impetus to complete it!

Thank you so much in advance!!

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*Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

About the campaign

Jimmy's Cambridge 2024 Cambridge Half Marathon. Helping us be there for people experiencing homelessness in Cambridge.

About the charity

Jimmy's Cambridge

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Jimmy’s is a community-based charity with the belief that no-one should have to sleep rough in Cambridge. We provide safe places that people can call home. From emergency accommodation at our East Road shelter, longer term care at our multiple needs centre and in supported houses and modular homes.

Donation summary

Total raised
£874.28
+ £198.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£874.28
Offline donations
£0.00

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