Fundraisers Get up for 10k Challenge to Help the Homeless

13/12/2016

Two members of staff at our Chester branch are braving the elements to raise money for a homeless charity this Christmas.

Throughout the duration of advent, Tara Crisp and Richard Querelle are getting up an hour earlier than normal to cycle or run 10k to raise money for local charity, Chester Aid to the Homeless (CATH).

“Christmas is a time of good will and showing kindness to others”, said Tara. “Homelessness is a modern day tragedy and winter – especially Christmas – is an awful time to be sleeping on the streets. The work that CATH does is vital to help those who find themselves with nowhere to live by providing a safe environment and a little respite from the cold. I appreciate Christmas is an expensive time of year, but homelessness can affect anyone at any time, so I would ask everyone to dig deep and donate a few pounds to help those less fortunate than themselves.”

CATH is based at the Harold Tomlins Centre on Upper Northgate Street in the centre of Chester. The charity is run by volunteers and provides year round support to help those living on the streets gain access to accommodation. The centre also offers shower and laundry facilities, a free clothing store, medical services and a food bank.

Anyone wishing to help Tara and Richard can donate at www.justgiving.com/Tara-Crispor www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Richard-Querelle. Alternatively, donations can also be made directly via Russell and Russell’s reception at 9 White Friars, Chester, CH1 1NZ.