Domestic Abuse is something that's close to home for me and that I've supported Mamas with in my work. I have learned that some types of domestic abuse are insidious and it can take a long time for someone to realise what they're experiencing is abuse. Finances, fear and nowhere viable to go, can keep people trapped longer.

Please sponsor me as I aim to do 100 miles in June for Refuge! No mean feat for someone with ME/CFS (energy limiting condition) - yikes! Will I manage it 🤪😁? Thank goodness there's no limit on how I collect the 100 miles and my daily steps count - phew! Rolling has even been suggested but I assume driving is out 🤔😁. I will keep you posted!

I'm supporting Refuge so they can continue to raise awareness and help more women and children. Anyone can experience domestic abuse, for this challenge I am supporting women and children.

One in four women will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime and on average one woman is killed every 5 days in England and Wales by a current or former partner.

Refuge is the largest single provider of specialist services to survivors of domestic, sexual and gender-based abuse and runs the freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline that provides the first step to women escaping abuse. 

By kindly sponsoring me today you are helping to save and change the lives of thousands of women and their children. Thank you