Dear family, friends, and supporters,

I am excited to share that this April, I will be running the London Marathon in support of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) UK! If you know me, you know much this means to me - bringing together two things I deeply care about: running and advocating for migrant and refugee communities.

I am incredibly honored to be fundraising for JRS UK as a 2025 London Marathon runner. JRS UK provides essential support to refugees, including financial aid, basic necessities, legal advice, temporary housing, and community services. I recently had the privilege of visiting the Hurtado Jesuit Centre, where JRS UK is based. During my visit, I attended a “Create & Make” class, where refugee friends collaborated to design and rehearse a play. It was inspiring to witness the strong sense of community fostered at the centre.

I would be truly grateful if you would consider making a donation to JRS UK. This request comes at a critical time for migrant and refugee communities worldwide. Every donation counts:

£25 can provide access to healthy fresh food for 3 refugee friends

£50 can provide casework support to help refugee friends facing destitution

£100 can provide 5 hardship grants so refugee friends can afford food and essentials

Please help make a difference by donating to this incredible cause.

If you would like to learn more about the work of JRS UK, you can visit their website: www.jrsuk.net. If you would like to keep up with my training, please feel free to follow me on Strava (@ Isabel Barnidge).

Thank you for your time.

Isabel