Barry Young

Bazza's Big Change Run

Fundraising for Forever Manchester
£115
raised of £220 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: 2018 Manchester Half Marathon, on 14 October 2018
Participants: In the Running For Big Change Team
Big Change Manchester
Campaign by Forever Manchester (RCN 1017504)
This page will be closing 1st July 2020 but Big ChangeMcr is carrying on – you can continue to support us here: https://localgiving.org/charity/macc/project/bigchangemcr/

Story

I have worked with homeless people for over 20 years now. The situation faced by people forced to live on the streets becomes increasingly difficult year on year. Far too often, the odds seemed to be stacked against people who have faced their own struggles with addiction or mental health, and those who have slipped through the net of the remaining support on offer from the welfare state. 

It is charities such as the The Big Change which make the real difference to solving the problem. The Big Change funds opportunities across Manchester to help people get back on their feet, and has an innovative approach to the ways of supporting formerly homeless people into their own homes. It is about so much more than simply giving someone the keys to a property. Whether it is the items required to furnish a home, or whether it is the funding to travel between home and support networks, the aim is to provide holistic support. 

I have been running seriously for 4 years now, and can actually finish a race in a reasonable time. I feel privileged to be able to run this half marathon on October 14th in aid of Big Change  If you did want to spur me on and sponsor a couple of quid towards this good cause, I would be delighted!

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About the campaign

This page will be closing 1st July 2020 but Big ChangeMcr is carrying on – you can continue to support us here: https://localgiving.org/charity/macc/project/bigchangemcr/

About the charity

Forever Manchester

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RCN 1017504
Forever Manchester is the only charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester. We believe that connected communities make stronger, happier communities, so we love any activity that brings people together. Get involved. ForeverManchester.com

Donation summary

Total raised
£115.00
+ £28.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£115.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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