This May, I'm running the Great Manchester Run 10K in aid of Olympias Music Foundation!

I have had the amazing privilege of being on maternity leave for the past 10 months and enjoying getting to know our little one, Laurie. It has been an extraordinary year, even more so knowing that Olympias has been in the amazing hands of our interim CEO Petra and the fantastic Olympias team. As I prepare to return to work in July and learn to balance both Olympias and family life, I will be joining our brilliant Olympias Run Team for our annual 10K.

My goal is to raise £1,000 (equivalent to 45 music lessons from our world-class teachers for young people experiencing low income in Manchester) and I would be immensely grateful for your support in reaching my target. Every penny is gratefully received and makes an immeasurable difference to the lives of our brilliant Olympias families - something I understand all the more clearly having become a mum. With thanks to everyone for their support, and see you at the finish line!

Love,

Jo and Laurie xx