On Sunday 9th November I will be running (a quarter of) the original, authentic (sometimes fatal) Athens marathon. It's a bit of a change from my usual fare of running 5k to the best croissant in the area and there's a very good reason for it...

I am running to support Mazí Housing, a grassroots charity that works with young men seeking refuge in Greece. Mazí runs three apartments in the city, providing a safe place to live for 40 young men every year.

Mazí support residents to deal with health and mental-health concerns, develop skills, find work & pursue goals. This breaks the cycle of homelessness, helping each resident to leave prison-like camps, precarious basements, and rough-sleeping on the streets, for good.

My amazing cousin has been working with Mazí for years now and I have seen firsthand the incredible amount of work and energy that goes into this organisation, as well as the direct effect that these donations will have. I am running for Mazí Housing because I know that our homes are the foundation of our lives. That Mazí brings choice to young asylum seekers who need help and care to make the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Please help us run an apartment through 2026. Your support is vital to keep Mazí houses running. After all, providing stable housing isn't a sprint, it's a MARATHON !