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I am running the New Forest Marathon for Copello's chosen charity, SCRATCH.

I am a keen runner, but up until now I have only ever gone as far as a half marathon. The thought on adding an additional 13.1 miles on top of that, is a bit scary...

Following a 16 week training block (commenced on 22nd May), I am aiming for a sub 4 hour time.

I really wanted to do something to push me to my limit, and challenge myself and ultimately, raise as much as possible for a charity that means a lot to me.

About Scratch Charity

We were shocked to find out that 34.7% of children in Southampton currently live in poverty, which is around 16,000. This number is increasing, yet is very rarely talked about.

During one of Copello's volunteering days we learnt about an 8-year old who was so pleased with his newly donated bed, as up until that point, he had slept on the floor using his clothes as a pillow. It is incredibly sad that in such a rich society we still have families living in such poor conditions.

SCRATCH was set up locally to relieve the poverty issue and to provide a care package for families that have very little. The DORCAS project includes a sofa, kettle, toaster, beds, and curtains; a starter kit essentially which costs £170. Unlike bigger charities who have millions in reserve, Scratch always have a budget deficit.

Your donations make all the difference to many lives.

On behalf of Copello and Scratch Charity we thank you for visiting our page and helping us with our fundraising efforts.

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