Big Marathon Month is here. This May, people across the UK will be running, swimming, cycling, hopping, climbing, at least 26.2 miles — all to raise awareness and funds for Emmaus communities.

Emmaus provides a lasting solution to homelessness by offering formerly homeless people a safe home, work experience, training and tailored support. Residents engage in a variety of roles within a social enterprise, whilst receiving the support they need to move on from homelessness and thrive.

This year, I'm joining the Emmaus UK team where, collectively, we aim to complete 1600 miles (the approximate distance between all communities). Through a mixture of swimming, walking and cycling. Follow on to see how many miles I can get in this month!