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On the 12th October 2025 I am running the London Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise money for Refuge. I wanted to set myself this challenge to raise money for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
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. During the COVID pandemic this number increased, with a 12% increase in the number of referrals to victim support and a 65% increase in calls to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline between April and June 2020.
Refuge is the largest single provider of specialist services to survivors of domestic, sexual and gender-based abuse. They help by offering 24 hour helpline support, housing, legal advice, protection and so much more. Each donation goes towards helping women and children.
As well as my half marathon I will be doing various events throughout the year so keep an eye on this page for updates.
By kindly sponsoring me today you are helping to save and change the lives of thousands of women and their children. Thank you so much for your donation.
To learn more about the charity please visit the website below: