RISE, which supports women escaping domestic abuse, is inviting women to sign up for this year's race, running 8k from Saltdean to Brighton and back.
It's the first full race since the country locked down for the pandemic, when the charity took their run online.
They're asking women to support them by signing up to run the beautiful, under-cliff route from 10am on Sunday, October 16th.
All sponsorship monies raised will go directly to services supporting families from local communities who are affected by domestic abuse.
Their services include a domestic abuse helpline, counselling and therapy, support groups and a refuge space for those in urgent need.
Fundraising and Engagement Manager, Ava Harding, says:
“We are so pleased to have our flagship 8K Undercliff Run For Women back this year at full capacity. Now in its 15th year, this fantastic event is vitally important for the continuation of the crisis support and emotional care provided by RISE helping women and families in our local communities throughout Brighton, Hove and surrounding areas to recover and rebuild their lives.
"I encourage women of all abilities to get involved if you can, whether it's running, sponsoring, donating or spreading the word online - I hope that 2022 is the biggest, most successful Run for Women yet.”
RISE say last year’s 8K Undercliff for Women raised over £25,000 by 100 runners, confirming its place as a flagship fundraiser for which much of the support RISE offers wouldn’t be possible without.
Former RISE service user, Marcella James said:
“Running the 8k for RISE means so much to me, my own personal journey I really don’t think I’d be here today without RISE’s support and for all the other women who I will run with it’s so empowering to do this all together for our local community and to raise awareness.”
You can run the 8K Undercliff Run for Women on your own, find three friends and run it all together, or run in a relay of 4 x 2K!
There's prizes for the winners, as well as goody bags (and a complimentary t-shirt) for everyone who takes part.
Register your place to take part in the race and raise money for RISE on their website: www.RISEuk.org.uk/
For more information please contact the team on 07460 771 412 or competitions@RISEuk.org.uk
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