This July, me and my dogs Alfie and Pablo, are taking on a 100-mile dog walking challenge to support RSVP and its Recovery Appeal, helping the charity I work for, to rebuild and recover after a difficult funding crisis.

Recent funding shortfalls have forced incredibly tough decisions, impacting services, our dedicated staff, and most importantly, the survivors we support. Now more than ever, we need you and our community to come together to protect vital support services and ensure survivors of sexual violence continue to have a safe place to turn.

Every step me, my dogs and RSVP takes is a step towards restoring what has been lost, rebuilding RSVP's life-saving services, and strengthening our mission. The challenge will run every day throughout July, with miles being added daily. Towards the end of July, we will also invite RSVP's dear supporters to join me and my dogs to walk together and finish strong, side by side.

Your support means everything at such a tough period for RSVP. By donating, sharing, or cheering me, Alfie and Pablo on, you’re helping to strengthen the future of RSVP specialist services, and to stand in solidarity with survivors.