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I spent Valentine's Day week running and walking heart shapes on Strava to raise awareness about families separated by UK immigration policies. Fundraising for JCWI in 2021 This is the second recap post of my 2021 monthly running challenges. These challenges are part of my fundraiser for the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI).  Read my blog post on why I'm doing this fundraiser My previous recaps Donate to my JustGiving page Recapping the horrors of UK immigration each month As part of my fundraising efforts, I am also raising awareness about what's happening in the world of UK immigration each month. I want people to understand just how much awfulness happens in 28 to 31 days. My recaps will be over on my Medium site. How the UK immigration system hurts people: February 2021 Why #HaveAHeart My fundraising buddy Thia came up with the brilliant idea for the #HaveAHeart challenge. The challenge was a collaboration with Reunite Families UK who support families...

Join me in running, cycling, or walking in the shape of a heart this Valentine's Day. Show your support for families separated by the UK's cruel family immigration policies. Can you find a heart-shaped route near you? Why the hearts February fundraising challenge #HaveAHeart is my February challenge as part of my 2021 fundraiser for the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI). Read more about why I'm doing this fundraiser The UK Government separates families based on income Fellow runner and immigrant Thia and I are trying to raise awareness of the UK's cruel immigration policies that separate families, most notably through an income requirement. If you are British and have a non-British partner, this Government forbids you from living with your partner in the UK if you don't earn at least £18,600. That's a figure that  over 40% of Brits don't earn and especially impacts people who are young, female, non-white, and live outside London . This is un...