Running for a Reason: Every Mile Makes an Impact

I’ve decided to lace up my trainers and take on this challenge for Meeting Needs, the official charity foundation of the events industry. As someone who works in this vibrant sector, I’ve seen firsthand how we can achieve incredible things when we unite. Last year alone, our industry raised over £135,000, and I’m determined to help push that total even further in 2026.

I’m running because Meeting Needs provides vital, life-changing grants to small charities that are often overlooked. Knowing that my training miles help fund projects like trauma-informed play for children in Ukraine, school equipment in Malawi, or food provisions for families here in the UK gives me the motivation I need to keep moving. Every pound I raise goes toward high-impact grants where the difference is felt immediat