This Sunday May 4th I will be running the Bristol half marathon- my biggest challenge yet! In doing so, I am raising money for Aid Box who provide essential support, supplies and sanctuary for refugees and people seeking asylum in Bristol and surrounding areas.

Thank to so much to everyone who has encouraged and supported me in the run up to this event; I would be very grateful if you can extend that support to the refugee community by donating any amount you can. Any donation, big or small, is very much appreciated!

Here's a bit more about Aid box's brilliant work.

Why Aid Box Community (ABC)?

ABCs Welcome hub and Free shop is open 5 days a week and is a place that refugees and people seeking asylum can use to choose the essential items they need: clothes, toiletries, household items, etc. Importantly, the Free shop provides choice, just like any other shop, so that people can reflect their identity and feel a sense of self-worth, dignity and pride.  

They also offer refugees and people seeking asylum multiple opportunities for social interactions through volunteering opportunities and an activity program that aims at reducing isolation and loneliness, improving service users’ mental and physical well-being and encouraging integration within the local community.