I have signed up to run my FIRST EVER marathon, I’ll be running in the London Marathon in April 2025 to raise money and support CAFOD, it would mean a lot if you can help by sponsoring me 😊 (it might give me a little extra boost of motivation too!)

My workplace support CAFOD with their various projects and the work they do is really inspiring, helping improve people’s lives and make communities safer. I thought I’d share one story that has inspired me and gives you an idea of the work they do with the donations they receive:

By sponsoring me you could be helping people like Maria:

Maria lives on the outskirts of a small town in north eastern Brazil. As a single mother, she has often struggled to make ends meet. Several years ago, along with 12 other women from her community, Maria turned a small patch of disused dumping ground into a profitable vegetable garden.

The state of Piau (where Maria lives) in north east Brazil is one of the poorest regions in the country. Piau is very sunny which means the state has massive potential for solar energy production. However, because of the high costs involved, rural communities often have limited access to this energy. CAFOD’s partner Caritas Brazil are promoting a new energy system that will ensure sustainable energy for poor communities which doesn't harm the environment.