Ultra Marathon Challenge!

Three friends, Mario De Crescenzo, John Morrissey, and Stephen O’Grady are bravely running 50km (just over 31 miles) in aid of New Hope on 5 June. The trio will start at Horsham and run all the way to the beach at Brighton.

Mario is a transformation coach and a New Hope volunteer and Stephen is a former New Hope service user.

Mario said: “For the last two years or so I’ve volunteered at New Hope. I have to say, my journey with New Hope has been a truly valuable and nourishing experience and I’ve witnessed some amazing life transformations thanks to the great work that New Hope does.”

Stephen, who is now a successful artist, explained why he wanted to raise money for New Hope.

“I’m running this Ultra Marathon to raise as much awareness and money for New Hope as possible as they literally saved my life”

To donate visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/Stop4Change

The friends have almost raised over £1,000 and we hope they can reach their target of £1,500 by 5 June!