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I’m running my first half marathon on Sunday 1st March 2026 in Brighton with my friends.
Nervous? Definitely. Excited? Absolutely. But most importantly, we’re running to raise awareness and funds for The Sussex Beacon-an incredible Brighton based charity that champions the wellbeing and independence of people living with HIV.
The Sussex Beacon receives less than a third of its funding from statutory sources, which means fundraising efforts like this are absolutely essential. That’s why every runner in the 35th Brighton Half Marathon is helping power their life-changing work across Sussex.
One of their standout services is the Sunflower Clinic, run in partnership with the Lawson Unit. It offers holistic support to new parents living with HIV, including free formula milk (up to £250 for a 6-month supply) and medical-grade breast pumps (around £47/month).
Since this support isn’t available through the NHS, The Sussex Beacon fills a critical gap for families who need it most.
Our goal is to raise £250 which could fund six months of formula milk for one baby. Every donation helps support a mother or breastfeeding parent living with HIV-and we’re determined to smash that target and go even further.🥹🤞🏻
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And if you’re feeling generous, we’d be so grateful for your support, every donation really does make a real impact!
Thank you thank you thank you,
Hannah,
Born to Run This Way team. Xxx