Svitlo is a charity that has become very close to me and my family.

Last summer, I spent two weeks volunteering as a chaperone at Svitlo’s 2025 Graduates Camp in London. I got to know some of the young Ukrainians Svitlo supports and saw firsthand how much the opportunities, community and support the school provides mean to them.

My younger brother also volunteered with Svitlo, running a six week online World Cup course for younger children in Ukraine. Between his experience and mine, I’ve seen the difference Svitlo makes for both younger pupils and those taking their first steps into adult life.

That’s why I’m running the Royal Parks Half Marathon on 11 October to raise money for Svitlo.

Anything you can give will help Svitlo continue providing free education and opportunities to young Ukrainians living through the war. Thank you!