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Jonathan Pollinger is raising money for Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale
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Cardiff Half Marathon 2026 · 4 October 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

It’s a sad reality that older people are particularly vulnerable to social isolation or loneliness owing to loss of friends and family, mobility or income. It can be a terrible and frightening experience to see no-one for days on end. Every one of us is getting older, and regardless of circumstance it is something that we will all have to contend with. Hopefully, most people have the benefit of friends and family to help them along life’s journey. Sadly, many older people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan do not have this security and are all alone facing the uncertainty that old age can often bring. They may be recovering from illness or bereavement, struggling to cope financially or cope in any one or a dozen of ways. At Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale they find practical help and advice and people who care about the challenges they face. Our local charity makes a huge difference to the lives of so many older people who have nowhere else to turn and often are vulnerable, isolated and in poverty.

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Running the Cardiff Half for Age Connects Cardiff & the Vale

Thank you for visiting my JustGiving page.

This year, I’m taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon once again to raise money for Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale, a fantastic local charity that I’m proud to volunteer for.

I’ve set myself two challenges: to raise £500 for Age Connects and to cross the finish line in under 1 hour 33 minutes.

Through volunteering with Age Connects, I’ve seen first-hand the difference the charity makes to older people across Cardiff and the Vale. They provide vital support, companionship and practical help to people who may otherwise experience loneliness or isolation, helping them remain independent and connected to their communities.

Supporting older people is something I care deeply about. Through my own befriending work, I’ve seen how something as simple as giving your time and providing companionship can make a genuine difference to someone's life.

So, while I'll be chasing a new personal best around the streets of Cardiff, the bigger goal is to raise as much as possible for a charity doing incredibly important work in our local community.

My target is £500, and every single donation, however big or small, will help me get closer.

If you are able to sponsor me, I'd be hugely grateful for your support... and if you can't donate, sharing this page would mean a lot too.

Now I just need to get those miles in!

Thank you for your support.

JP

https://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk

https://www.ageconnectscardiff.org.uk/

Donation summary

Total
£145.00
+ £36.25 Gift Aid
Online
£145.00
Offline
£0.00

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