“The Run” film launches nationally

A new film showing the impact and life-changing moments of fostering

Fostering Rotherham has joined with more than 100 other local authorities across England to launch a new national fostering film, The Run.

The film tells the story of 11-year-old Tom, who is fostered by Daniel and Melissa alongside his foster family. We see Tom running for many reasons - sometimes away from difficult situations, but also towards something positive, as his foster family encourages him to take part in a cross-country race.

The Run has been released nationally today (9th October) and was shown locally at a special screening at the Arc Cinema in Rotherham. It forms part of a major collaboration between councils to raise awareness of fostering and the difference it can make for children and young people in care.

Reflecting on the film, Cllr Victoria Cusworth, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People at Rotherham Council, said: “The Run is a really inspiring story which shows the huge impact having the right foster family at the right time can have. I really loved Tom’s story, how having that simple connection as well as love and support can have a real impact on his life.

“We have an amazing fostering community in Rotherham who tell us fostering is one of the most rewarding things you can do. This film will help us reach more people in the borough and the surrounding area and encourage them to take that step to become part of this incredibly important community.”

At Fostering Rotherham, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. But we can’t do it without more local foster carers. By fostering with Rotherham Council, you’re helping children grow up here in Rotherham - surrounded by the people, schools and communities that matter to them.

Could you support a child like Tom?

You can watch The Run on our Fostering Rotherham website from today following its launch. If you’re interested in finding about more about fostering in Rotherham, call 01709 357370 or book a call back to speak to one of our friendly team: www.fosteringrotherham.com/book

You can also watch the full film on Fostering Rotherham’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@FosteringRotherham