The Run

What started as a small local project in the Midlands is now a major nationwide campaign involving over 90 local authority fostering services, project managed by CAN Digital. ‘The Run’ is set to be the most ambitious jointly funded fostering film project yet.

The film focuses on Tom, an 11-year-old boy, contrasting his need to run - away from danger, a chaotic home life, to get to school in time for breakfast club because he’s hungry - with running as a sport.

It’s Tom’s chance to shine. Can Tom win his race? On the track and in his life? 

It's our hope that this new collaborative film will inspire more people to consider the difference that they could make to the lives of local children and young people across Gloucestershire.

The film’s project director Rachel Brown explains;

This whole project grew out of the constant struggle to recruit foster carers, when you have limited resources.  By working as a group – which has grown from 12 to over 90 councils across the country – we’ve found a way to raise our voice and shout.

I say shout quite deliberately - because this is a national emergency.  Make no mistake, children’s futures depend on having homes to give them a supportive, nurturing upbringing.

‘The Run’ won’t change things on its own, but we hope that everyone who sees it, will at least pause for thought, hopefully stepping forward to help our most vulnerable children and young people.

One thing is for sure, there are children like Tom all over the country.  Here in Gloucestershire, if you want to make a difference speak to Gloucestershire County Council on 01242 532654 or text FOSTER to 60060.