Anfield to Grenfell Run

Apr 13, 2024

Anfield to Grenfell Run

Anfield to Grenfell Run

Mik Parkin

The Anfield to Grenfell Run is set to take place from 13th April to 20th April 2024, spanning from Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield to London. The primary mission of this journey is to implore the government and opposition to enact the Hillsborough Law, an essential piece of legislation aimed at fostering fairness and justice for those affected by tragedies such as Hillsborough, Grenfell, the infected blood scandal, and the Manchester bombings.

Understanding the Hillsborough Law

For those who are new to this, the Hillsborough Law represents a vital step toward creating a fairer society for those who have suffered through catastrophic events. It seeks to establish a framework that ensures victims and their families receive the support, justice, funding and a duty of candour to ensure that the truth is told at the
first opportunity. This law is a beacon of hope for those impacted by various disasters, and those still to come.
It guarantees that their voices are heard and their rights protected.

Honouring our past, paving the way for the future

The run will commence from Anfield and pass through Hillsborough on the poignant anniversary of 15th April to pay our heartfelt respects to the victims. Its culmination will be at Grenfell Tower on 20th April, symbolising a journey from one tragedy to another, bound together by a shared commitment to justice and change.
Mik Parkin, the runner behind this endeavour and massive Liverpool FC supporter, will be joined by Claire Parkin, offering her unwavering support for this cause. We extend an open invitation to all runners and cyclists who wish to join in at any stage of the run, emphasising that every step counts in our collective pursuit of justice.
Mik took on a similar run in 2019 from his home in Sheffield to the Grenfell Tower raising over £3,000 for the Grenfell Foundation and then in 2020 (when this run was originally planned to take place but then the pandemic hit) he
ran 10k locally every day in May covering the distance of the planned route and raised over £800 for the Grenfell Foundation and Alder Hey Childrens Hospital.

Making a difference through action and charity

In addition to encouraging individuals to exert pressure on their MPs and the government to enact the Hillsborough Law, the Hillsborough to Grenfell Run will also serve as a means to raise funds for two important charities – Mind, the mental health charity, and the Grenfell Foundation.
Representing £10 for each mile of this epic journey, we aim to raise £2270 shared equally between these two amazing charities. Mik is a Retail Area Manager for the British Heart Foundation and would love it if he could encourage people to donate collectively a total of 2270 bags to their local British Heart Foundation charity shops.

Supporting

The Grenfell Foundation Logo
The Grenfell Foundation

Community | 1177575

50%

The Grenfell Foundation was set up at the request of some survivors and bereaved families following the Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June 2017. We provide independent support and advocacy for the former residents of Grenfell Tower and the bereaved families and dependents.

Mind Logo
Mind

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We're Mind, the mental health charity. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.

Supporters 162

  • M

    9 months, 1 week

    Mik Parkin

    Collection bucketv

    £ 52.71

  • L

    9 months, 4 weeks

    LaToyah Gill

    Such good work what you're doing - !

    £ 20.00

  • L

    10 months

    Linda

    Best of luck x

    £ 20.00

  • K

    10 months

    Karen & Martin Blythe

    Well done Mik!

    £ 25.00

    (+£6.25) Gift Aid
  • A

    10 months

    Anonymous

    £ 5.00

    (+£1.25) Gift Aid
  • A

    10 months

    Anonymous

    £ 10.00

  • R

    10 months

    Ruby Knowles

    It’s Incredible what you are doing! Thank you wonderful people!

    £ 10.00

  • T

    10 months

    Tarlonniel

    Running an entire Hood to Coast - plus some - all on your own two feet is pretty darn impressive.

    $ 20.00

  • B

    10 months

    Barbara’s Human

    £ 20.00

  • S

    10 months

    Sarah Chandler

    £ 20.00

    (+£5.00) Gift Aid
  • C

    10 months

    Cuore Italian deli

    All my respect and support for such a great initiative!!!! …. Very well done guys!!!!

    £ 100.00

  • T

    10 months

    Tim and family

    £ 20.00

    (+£5.00) Gift Aid
  • Y

    10 months

    Yasmeen Arden

    Thank you sir much Mik 💚❤️💚

    £ 10.00

    (+£2.50) Gift Aid
  • N

    10 months

    Nat & Ant

    Well done Mik!!! Xxxxx

    £ 15.00

    (+£3.75) Gift Aid
  • J

    10 months

    John Scorah

    More people like Mik Parkin please.

    £ 60.00

    (+£15.00) Gift Aid
  • S

    10 months

    Stef Coplans

    £ 25.00

    (+£6.25) Gift Aid
  • L

    10 months

    Lee Shepherd

    £ 5.00

  • C

    10 months

    Carol Mitchell

    Great running Mik, for great causes. Keep going, good luck for the last day x 🏃‍♂️😀

    £ 20.00

    (+£5.00) Gift Aid
  • N

    10 months

    Nik and Andrea

    Proud of you 👏

    £ 20.00

  • L

    10 months

    Lindsey & Jude

    Had the absolute pleasure of meeting and cheering Mik on this morning in sunny Higham Ferrers!!!! Keep up the great work.....Hillsborough Law NOW!!!!!!!

    £ 10.00

  • S

    10 months

    Scott Lindsay

    Incredible Mik !!!

    £ 10.00

    (+£2.50) Gift Aid
  • E

    10 months

    Emily Fedorowycz

    Thank you for what you are doing - for raising the profile of the Hillsborough Law and fighting for clarity and transparency in our government, something that is absolutely vital for a healthy society. My thoughts are with those who have not had candour from our politicians when they should have done, and I hope this can be the start of a turning point for a better way forward. Sincerely, thank you.

    £ 30.00

    (+£7.50) Gift Aid
  • B

    10 months

    Bob, Sarah, Murphy & Penny the puppy

    Not all heroes wear capes… some wear running shoes. The magic 8 ball says you are going to smash it fella x x x

    £ 50.00

    (+£12.50) Gift Aid
  • E

    10 months

    Eve and Penny

    Go Uncle Mik go👏👏👏👏👏👏

    £ 10.00

  • J

    10 months

    Joan Potts

    Keep going Michael. Sending my best wishes

    £ 10.00

147%

£3,343.51

+ £482.50 Gift Aid

£2,270 target | 162 supporters

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 Offline donations

Charities Supporting

The Grenfell Foundation

50%

Mind

50%