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The Challenge

Simple - I ran two marathons in one day.

I took part in the Clarendon Marathon on Oct 3rd 2010, this covers the 26 miles between Salisbury and Winchester, the route between is a little bit hilly to say the least.

However I also ran another marathon, (in fact 27 miles) on the same day. I covered just over 53 miles on the one day.

I put myself through all of this for UNICEF, which works with families, communities and governments in more than 190 countries worldwide to protect and promote the rights of all children, this includes the UK.

UNICEF

They are guided throughout our work by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which guarantees every child the same rights: to an education, to a childhood, to be as healthy as possible, to be treated fairly and to be heard. UNICEF works in all these areas, and does so in a joined up way to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.

The first stage of a child’s life, from 0 to 3 years, plays a crucial role in determining their chances in later life. At this age, children benefit enormously from positive interaction with adults and other children. Through good quality care, their cognitive, linguistic, emotional and social development can all be enhanced. Furthermore, early childhood education and care offers an opportunity to lessen the effects of poverty. However, there is an equal potential for harm if this vital stage is neglected. A lack of social interaction and care can hinder children’s development, leading to long-term problems such as an inability to concentrate, withdrawal and depression.

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