2nd December- Robert Thurbon

This December we are shining a spotlight on our extraordinary team of passionate, committed individuals who all work together to support each person in reclaiming their life.

We wanted to say a big thank you to Rob Thurbon who is running from Kingswood to Kyiv (virtually!) to support life-changing resettlement work.

Rob Thurbon, a Refugee Support Worker at Julian House is running the equivalent distance from Kingswood to Kyiv over the course of the year to raise money and awareness for the charities refugee resettlement work in South Gloucestershire.

As he tackles 1,542 miles he is helping to support people fleeing conflict and crisis as they rebuild their lives in safety and dignity – from translation services to vital English lessons support for women with children.

‘This isn't just about clocking up the miles. I am doing this to raise funds and awareness for Julian House, with a special focus on their Refugee Resettlement Team in South Gloucestershire. It's a long way but with every step, I'll help support people fleeing conflict and crisis as they rebuild their lives in safety and dignity, from translation services to vital English lessons support for women with children.’ Robert Thurbon, Refugee Support Worker.

This is not just a celebration of our team's hard work, but a heartfelt acknowledgment of the transformations we've witnessed together.

This Christmas, join us in celebrating the extraordinary efforts of our team and the incredible journeys of our staff and clients.

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