Loneliness affects around 5 million older people in the UK and can often lead to depression and a serious decline in physical health and wellbeing. I have seen, first hand, the devastating effects of loneliness so I felt I wanted to do something to help.

Friends of the Elderly caught my eye because they aim to provide simple solutions to this growing problem - like their "Be A Friend Today" campaign urging us all to get involved and help improve the quality of life for older people within our local communities.

All money raised by my Colour Run will be directed to Friends of the Elderly's Befriending Services.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my page, I really appreciate any support you can give.

Claire x