Phil Bennett

I am running the London Marathon 2020

Fundraising for YMCA England and Wales
£2,660
raised of £2,000 target
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Event: London Marathon 2021, on 3 October 2021
#TeamYMCA are taking on the London Marathon in 2021 to support of young people and their local communities.

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YMCA is a charity that is very close to me personally and I am very happy to be able to give something back to them by running the London marathon. I have always wanted to complete the London marathon therefore I am lucky to able to combine both an event I wanted to complete and a charity I wanted to do it for! The longest distance I have ever run is 10km and I’m pretty bad at that so this will be a huge challenge for me but it’s a challenge I am excited to tackle. Any donation you can give would be hugely appreciated and will go a long way to helping those in need.

For some young people, even everyday life can feel like a marathon. Our team is running to change that.The money raised through the London Marathon will enable us to provide safe accommodation for homeless young people, support for those with mental health problems, and the opportunity for others to access life-changing education and training. And if you donate now, your generosity will be felt in around 740 communities across England and Wales where we are making a difference to the lives of more than 630,000 people every year.

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About the campaign

#TeamYMCA are taking on the London Marathon in 2021 to support of young people and their local communities.

About the charity

YMCA England and Wales

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YMCA England & Wales works across 688 communities, providing the critical foundations for a fresh, strong start in life. The 375,197 young people we help each year are at the heart of what we do, supported by more than 3,900 members of staff and 1,900 volunteers.

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Total raised
£2,660.00
+ £170.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,660.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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