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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
This year I turn 40. I know – I don’t look a day over 39!! I’ve been
racking my brain for a whole load of ‘things to do before…’ and ’40th
challenges’. However, I’ve been inspired to make this year about other
people too, rather than just me and try and both do those ‘things’ and
‘challenges’ and raise money for people who really need it. What started
as a few, mostly running, challenges has grown when a friend suggested I
needed 40 challenges! So my biggest challenge – get 40 challenges to
achieve in the year I turn 40 (and just in case – before I turn 41!!)
My main challenge of the year is to run 1000km over the year, through
training, parkruns, at least one 10k race and a half marathon (I never
thought I'd ever say those words!). I'm also looking for some other
challenges over the year - and am happy to take up a challenge in return
for sponsorship - so please send me any suggestions.
I've chosen two charities which I have always supported.
Womankind Worldwide - is a charity I used to work for. They are an international women's rights and development charity. They work in partnership with organisations in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe to develop women's rights and participation in society. By working with women they are able to facilitate long term sustainable change for women, children, and the communities in which they live. I have been privileged to meet some of the women they work with first hand in Africa, on just one of the issues they address - female genital mutilation and forced marriage.
The other organisation I'm supporting is Médecins Sans Frontières. Médecins Sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of gender, race, religion, creed or political convictions. MSF are often the first on the ground in times of crises globally whether that be armed conflict, famine, or epidemics such as ebola. They support a truly inspirational global army of volunteers who are often the only lifeline for people trying to survive in absolutely horrific situations.
I have two pages - so you can choose which of these charities you would like to support, as this is the way that Just Giving is set up. My combined target is £1000.
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