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Els Jonker is raising money for Carers Worldwide
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Virtual London Marathon 2022 · 2 October 2022 ·

Carers Worldwide is the only organisation exclusively highlighting and tackling the issues facing unpaid family carers in developing countries. This vulnerable and hidden group are at high risk of social stigma, isolation, ill health and poverty. We promote their inclusion and give them a voice.

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Als voormalig jonge mantelzorger steun ik van harte Carers Worldwide, de organisatie die opkomt voor mantelzorgers in Zuid Azie. Samen met lokale NGO's draagt Carers Worldswide bij aan hun mentale, fysieke, sociale en economisch welzijn, geeft mantelzorgers  stem en streeft ernaar dat ook zij kunnen deelnemen in algemene  ontwikkelingsprogramma's.   

Zelf loop ik al meer dan veertig jaar (langzaam) hard. In 1997 voltooide ik mijn eerste en enige marathon in New York. Nu in het team van Carers Worldwide de virtuele London Marathon al hardlopend/wandelend uit te lopen is een enorme uitdaging, maar met de hulp van mijn trainingsmaatjes en uw donaties moet het lukken!

As former young carer I wholeheartedly support Carers Worldwide: 'Since 2012 we have been working in South Asia to highlight the important role played by unpaid family carers and advocating for their inclusion into mainstream development programmes.We partner with carefully selected local NGOs who implement programmes and strategies that holistically transform the mental, physical, social, and economic wellbeing of carers'.

I'm a (slow) runner for more than fourty years and finished in 1997 my once and only marathon in New York in 6+ hours. Joining the Carers Worldwide-team and run/walking the 42.195 meters once again is a huge challenge. Supported by my trainingmates and your donations I hope to complete the distance! So please donate!

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