Last chance to support Stephen running a marathon for freelance reporters

As we've previously made you aware on the Demotix blog, Stephen Sidlo, Head Publisher at Demotix, will be running the Dublin Marathon on 31st October (next Monday!) to raise money for the Rory Peck Trust. With just a few days to go until the marathon begins, Stephen is still £300 short of his £1000 target - can you help?

The Rory Peck Trust was established in 1995, two years after freelance cameraman Rory Peck was killed while filming in Moscow. It was set up by his wife, Juliet, and close friends to provide the help for freelancers and their families that nobody else would give. They also established the Rory Peck Awards to honour the work of freelance news cameramen and women.

The Trust has since grown into an internationally recognised organisation that gives direct practical support to freelancers and their families in need. Widely respected for the role it plays promoting good practice on behalf of freelancers and their right to work safely, with adequate support and protection, it continues to provide a unique source of assistance.

Alongside his work at Demotix, Stephen is also a humanitarian photojournalist with more than five years' experience in the field. His photographic work reflects his interest in social, political and environmental issues and covers frontline conflict, NGO work and social advocacy.

You can support Stephen's marathon run by donating via his JustGiving page here.