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Thank you for visiting my page! I'm raising funds for my favourite project "Growing People" also known locally as the "Urb Farm," by running the Great North Run half marathon in September.
Growing People is a horticultural social enterprise run by Milton Keynes Christian Foundation. The team work with young people to explore sustainable, local community alternatives to growing food. As a volunteer at the farm, I've watched many young people benefit from learning new skills, improving their numeracy and literacy skills, obtaining basic horticultural qualifications, building their social and interpersonal skills, developing in confidence, and ultimately moving on to secure employment and training after leaving. As well as transforming young lives, the Urb Farm is much-loved by the local community hosting open days and children's activities throughout the year, and supplying amazing fresh produce through a weekly veggie mail scheme and to local businesses. The farm needs funds for everything it does, but it's current fundraising goal is to purchase new bee hives and equipment!
Personally, I'm a shocking runner, generally resembling a purple-faced, waddling penguin when I'm hobbling about. I limped the Great South Run (10 miles) 3 years ago, so wanted to see if I could push myself this year to a half marathon! It's taken months of training and endless visits to the physio to get this far, and I'm not there yet. But I intend to run every last minute of the race even if I collapse in a heap at the end!
I know times are hard, and there are a million charities out there competing for funds, so if you can spare a pound or two, I will be so grateful, and you might just help us change one more young life. Every penny you help me raise will push me on towards the finishing line! :)
