There are only so many times you can watch your brother run a marathon to raise funds for a great cause, before the feeling of inadequacy kicks in, and you hastily sign up yourself.

So here I find myself, alongside my brother, Milo, and 25 other brave supporters of Mazí's work, who will be running the 26 miles from Marathonas to Athens.

Last time out, the team raised the money to keep both Mazí apartments running through the year, providing a safe place to live for 40 young men in that time. But the knocks kept coming at the door, and Mazí's waiting list is longer than ever.

This year, we'll be running to raise the money to renovate and run a third Mazí apartment in Athens, enabling Mazí to deepen the support it provides for young men travelling solo in Greece.

Mazí supports 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.

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. And in the spirit of solidarity and fraternity.

Please help us open up a new Mazí house, and maintain our support for young men travelling solo in Athens. After all, providing stable housing isn't a sprint, it's a MARATHON !

PS if we raise £10K by Nov 10th, we'll run it 3-legged.