Albert Kennedy Trust - the charity for homeless and isolated queer youth - are appealing for volunteers to take part in the BUPA Manchester Great Run, to raise funds for the charity which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
AKT are looking for volunteers of all fitness levels to take part in the run; which sold out in 6 days and attracts over 33,000 participants. However, AKT still have 15 places available for the event which takes place on 17 March.
In order to gain a place, volunteer runners need to raise a minimum of £100 through sponsorship. All money raised will go towards helping the increasing number of young queer people who suffer rejection by parents, families and carers.
Last year AKT helped over 1,400 people, providing appropriate homes through supported lodgings, and enabling young people to successfully live independently.
Jonathan Penny, fundraising and communications officer for the Albert Kennedy Trust, told the Pink Paper: “We’re hoping to reach a target of £1,200, which is enough to keep a young person off the streets for two months. We are struggling to meet the growing demand for our carer households, which is why we urgently need the support. The Great Run is a healthy and fun way of making a stand for vulnerable people who desperately need our help.”
To make the 10K Manchester Great Run as simple as possible, AKT will issue all of their
volunteer runners with a sponsorship pack, which includes sponsorship forms, advice on fundraising, and a detailed training and dietary programme.