Charity fundraiser gains support from international poet
On November 12 local Nottingham resident Sheree Russell will be embarking on a six day trek in Kerala southern India to raise money for Homeless International. As part of her drive to raise funds for the trek, Sheree has organised a fundraising event which will be headlined by internationally renowned poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
Sheree is a resident of Spirita, one of the largest housing associations in the Midlands, and is also a member of both Metropolitan Housing Partnership and Granta Housing Society Boards.
Sheree has been supported by Djanogly City Academy with the aims to engage young people and the community and hopes the charity event will go towards both achieving this and raising funds for Homeless International.
The event will involve local residents. The highlight of the event will be a performance from internationally renowned poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
Sheree says of the Benjamin Zephaniah’s performance: ‘I am excited and so are many of the local residents. It will be a great event’
She continues: We’re delighted that Benjamin has agreed to perform and all proceeds from ticket sales are being donated to Homeless International
Sheree also sees the trek as a means to challenge herself physically and mentally. As part of her training regime she’ll be visiting the gym, walking in her local area and in the Peak District.
Sheree is part of a larger group supported by MHP which includes three residents and two members of MHP staff.
The event takes place at Djanogly City Academy Theatre, Sherwood Rise.
All tickets have now sold out