As much as I love fitness, running has always been a weakness. This year, with help from my ‘coach’ CHICO TOM💛, I thought I’d change this and run the Birmingham half. We’re aiming for sub-2 hours😬 and I’ve only run 10k ONCE in my life, so I’m a little nervous.

Every time I’ve gone on a run around the city or been on a walk generally, I’ve been saddened by the number of homeless people on the streets of Birmingham. When the weather gets really cold or really windy, I’m left wondering how these people are able to survive those conditions with no shelter.

No one chooses to be homeless. It’s a result of poverty, trauma and/or in most instances, bad luck. Helping Hands works really hard to help homeless people in Birmingham, hitting the streets of Brum twice a week to provide the homeless with food, drinks, clothes & support of all kinds. Please help me and my friend, raise money to help support this great charity and save someone in need. Every donation no matter how big or small will make a huge difference💛