Hi! I'm running a marathon (yikes) on May 25th 2025 to raise money for MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians).

Getting back into running this year, and what helped before (when I did a 10k) was having a target. Initially was just going to go for a half marathon, but why not whole hog...

I don't think I need to go into detail as to why I'm choosing MAP - you can see the evidence daily on social media, and it's harrowing. Felt like this was one small thing I could do.

More from MAP and the vital work they're doing:

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees.

We provide immediate medical aid to those in great need, while also developing local capacity and skills to ensure the long-term development of the Palestinian healthcare system.

MAP's vision is a future where all Palestinians can access an effective, sustainable and locally-led system of healthcare, and the full realisation of their rights to health and dignity.

Through our programmes in the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, and Lebanon, we work with trusted and experienced local partners to achieve this vision. Our programmes, designed and delivered by Palestinians, provide access to essential health services and build local knowledge and skills to address Palestinian health problems. In times of humanitarian emergency, we are ready to respond rapidly with aid and assistance.

MAP is also committed to bearing witness to the injustices caused by occupation, displacement and conflict. We speak out in the UK and internationally, and ensure Palestinian voices are heard at the highest levels, to press for the political and social barriers to Palestinian health and dignity to be addressed.

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