Claire's fundraiser for Manchester Refugee Support Network

Claire Ross is raising money for Manchester Refugee Support Network
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Manchester Half Marathon 2025 · 12 October 2025 ·

Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN) is a grass-roots organisation directly managed by refugee communities, based in Manchester. For over 22 years, we have been providing practical support to those fleeing persecution, conflict, and various forms of injustice and abuse WE WORK TO: Meet the needs of asylum seekers and refugees in Manchester Advance the education and training of refugees and asylum seekers Strengthening the influence and involvement of refugees in shaping the decisions and processes that affect their lives life in Manchester Positively influence perceptions of asylum and refugees in Manchester Support and promote the physical and mental health of refugees and asylum seekers Build strong and independent refugee community organisations, Develop the skills of community leaders At MRSN, we help refugees and asylum seekers to get the basic support they need to live again with dignity. Then we help them build safe, happy and productive lives in the UK.

Story

I missed my chance to register for the Manchester half but charity places were available. I chose to support MRSN because:

- Anyone can be a refugee. I believe in human rights and justice for all.

- I lived 17 years in the Middle East, and worked with teachers in Lebanon during the Syria war, helping them to integrate migrant and refugee children. I've seen how difficult it can be for families and young people arriving in a strange country.

- My grandma lived most of her life on Princess Road in Moss Side and my Dad gew up there. When I saw MRSN's offices are just down the road it was like a sign.

I'm happy to be able to run, and happy to be able to support a cause that speaks to me.

If it speaks to you, or you just want to buy me a virtual coffee, please donate. Everything counts and goes straight to the charity.

Love Claire x

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