A group of volunteer fund-raisers have received a welcome boost from Barclays Bank which has pledged to match every penny they raise for ASSIST. The athletes, who’re taking part in the Great Yorkshire Run in Sheffield on Sunday October 9th are hoping to raise more than £500 for the local charity that helps destitute asylum seekers.

The team of volunteers, refugees, asylum seekers and friends come from seven countries and speak a total of 12 languages. Some of them have been prompted to attempt the 10km run by having benefited themselves from the work of ASSIST.

To find out more about the ASSIST Runners – including updates on how our training is progressing – or to sponsor the team please visit www.justgiving.com/assist-runners or contact us at assistrunners@gmail.com. For more information on ASSIST Sheffield, please visit http://www.assistsheffield.org.uk/.