Hi, I'm Rebecca Simpson.

Thank you, for taking the time to read my Just Giving page.

So I am donning my running shoes, to promote the wonderful position of a Peer Support Worker, gain some much needed fitness, and as always helpful raise some funds for the NHS.

Peer Support, my job, is about lived experience, inspiring hope, helping people grow. So I thought I would set myself a challenge, lead with best foot forward and partake in a big personal journey.

Now, running a half marathon is a major feat for myself, 21 kilometres, or 13.1 miles... Sounds pretty far. In personal experience it is a massive challenge for me, one which I have failed in the past, but am determined.

I have decided to train for the race run by run, week by week, starting with Couch to 5K, building up both mind and body, so I am ready and prepared for the challenge, on the 12th October 2025 in Oxford.

All funds raised will go directly into the Oxford Health Forensics department to help the staff and patients, to live better lives. I've set myself a pretty high target, so please, if you can afford, donate to a well deserved cause.

I will keep you posted with red faced updates and train hard, to run every mile.

Best Wishes,

Bex