Guy Hudson
Back garden marathon in aid of the Horsham District Foodbank
Fundraising for Horsham Matters Ltd
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Hello fellow lockdownees...
On Saturday 4th April I was meant to be running the Centurion South Down Way 50 mile race, an amazing day full of inspiration, kindness and community.
However, due to the times we're in, the event has been postponed to later in the year. So, at 08:30 on Saturday 4th April I will be running a marathon in the relative 'comfort' of my back garden. I've marked out a 50m long course so 844 laps should do it! My wife Jo and son Sonny plan to run 200 laps each (10K) and my daughter Kitty will be manning the food, drink, jelly baby, high five station.
Over the past week or two I've heard of many crazy isolation challenges. Like Gareth Allen running 30 miles around his garden or the fella in France completing a marathon on his balcony. Originally I was going to do this just for a personal challenge but it occurred to me that I may be missing a trick if I didn't also try and raise much needed funds for a local cause.
If I hit my fundraising target before the end of the marathon I will continue running until I complete 1000 laps!
The Horsham District Foodbank is the charity I have chosen, a cause in huge demand in my local area at the moment.
If you can spare a few quid, your donations would be hugely appreciated. If you'd rather help people in your own local community then that is just as important. Most supermarkets and community centres seem to have a food bank collection area so why not pop a few items in there next time you shop.
I'll post an update on Saturday afternoon with photos and videos.
Thank you
Guy Hudson x
About the charity
Every day people in the Horsham District go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy through illness, benefit delay, domestic violence, debt, family breakdown and paying for the additional costs of heating during winter, to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. The Horsham District Foodbank provides a minimum of three days' emergency food to people experiencing a crisis.All food is donated by the public and sorted by volunteers. Vouchers are issued by some front-line care professionals, a housing association, Horsham Matters and CAB Horsham to those identified as being in crisis. Clients receive three days of nutritionally balanced , non-perishable food in exchange for the voucher.We also make time to chat and signpost clients to other helpful services.The Horsham District Foodbank is delivered by Horsham Matters and any funds donated to support the foodbank will go specifically towards the cost of running the project.
