I’m running a half marathon to raise money for Shelter, the National Campaign for Homelessness.

Shelter helps over a million people each year who are struggling with poor housing or homelessness.

Why I chose to support this cause:

In 2016, I met a woman experiencing homelessness. I got to know her story and her hopes for the future. When we parted, I handed her some food and clothing, and she asked, “Will you be here next week?”

From then until the Covid-19 lockdown, I reached out to local businesses, allocated funding, collected clothing, food, animal supplies, and toiletries, and handed these out with a small team.

In 2024, I joined a program aimed at delivering housing for people who would otherwise struggle to rent.

Shelter provides guidance and the tools needed for people to build successful lives.

Your support will help people sofa-surfing, in temporary accommodation, or street homeless. Youth homelessness is rising — over 118,000 young people sought help in 2023-24.

Thank you so much for your support.

Much love folks,

Lue