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Alex's fundraiser for Let Them Shine

Alex Mackwood is raising money for Let Them Shine

Toronto Waterfront Marathon · 18 October 2026

Let Them Shine is a UK registered charity operating a Children's Centre in Kilimanjaro. The Centre provides care and pre-school education for girls & boys and beyond to primary and secondary schools. We recognise that education is a way out of poverty and has an impact on the whole community.

Story

Friends, family, and random people I met in smoking areas over the years - I am running my 2nd marathon in Toronto on Oct 18th in support of a fantastic charity ran by a family friend, Let Them Shine.

This wonderful organisation supports young kids with education, healthcare and food in Tanzania during a crucial part of their lives.

The charity is looking for monthly donations as small as £2 but is also accepting one off contributions.

100% of money raised goes to the children! The charity covers it's own expenses.

Your support means a great deal to me! Every contribution, regardless of size, helps Let Them Shine continue its important work and create brighter futures for those who need it most.

See you at the finish line! 🏃

Lots of love and take care,

Alex

A note from my chosen charity: Let Them Shine's mission

Let Them Shine empowers preschool children in Tanzania by providing a safe, nurturing environment for learning and growth. We offer quality education, healthcare, and nutritious meals, supporting children from early education through higher education.

At Let Them Shine we set out to provide pre-school children in Tanzania a safe, nurturing place to live, learn, grow, and thrive.

Your donation provides quality education, accommodation, healthcare, and nutritious meals in our purpose built Children's Centre. Support for each child will continue beyond pre-school, supporting them all the way through to higher education.

With as little as just £2 a month you can help give a child the support they need. Every penny of your donation goes to the children!

Donate below to become part of their story!

Ready to transform a child's life?

Donation summary

Total
CA$5,390.66
+ CA$809.08 Gift Aid
Online
CA$5,390.66
Offline
CA$0.00

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