A former Hands Around The World volunteer is running the Birmingham Half Marathon in aid of the charity.

Andrew Matthews, of Welsh Newton, is looking for sponsorship ahead of the event this Sunday (21st October).

Hands Around The World is based in Dingestow and works to improve the lives of vulnerable children in the developing world.

Every day through the generosity of volunteers and supporters, HATW helps 2,000 vulnerable children around the world by providing the things that are often taken for granted.

They strive for happy, healthy children who are safe, cared for, listened to, well fed, clothed, housed and in school.

HATW currently works with established partners in Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Benin and India, all of which are being supported to become self-sustaining.

To support Andrew you can visit his sponsorship website at http://www.bmycharity.com/andyruns">www.bmycharity.com/andyruns

To find out more about Hands Around The World visit http://www.hatw.org.uk">www.hatw.org.uk