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Our group of local heroes are rising to the challenge of 70k in May – walking, running (10k and marathon), cycling (the distance from Lands End to – Romanby), and swimming (70k = 2,800 lengths) to get there, we hope, several times over!

Your donation will encourage us along the way, and will be put to such good use in Christian Aid's work to help the most in need push back against poverty and make a future for their families.

The money raised can help ensure more people get the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil their hopes and ambitions.  £10 could provide one person with the training that supports their family to set up a small business, such as selling home-grown vegetables.

Together we can make a lasting difference.  THANK YOU for your support!


Updates

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Christian Aid
3 weeks 6 days ago
Activity closed!

The activity was closed

Christian Aid
1 month 3 weeks ago
Target reached!

Congratulations! This activity has reached its target!

Bridget Robinson
1 month 3 weeks ago
Final notes

It has been a fantastic month for activity, and so many individuals, young and old, have put themselves through ALOT of physical effort - swimming, walking, cycling and running;  all inspired and encouraged by our wonderful SPONSORS!

A huge THANK YOU to ALL who have contributed in any way.  Together we have been able to hit our target and add much needed funds for the work of Christian Aid with the very poorest and most in need.

See you next year!!

  

Bridget Robinson
1 month 3 weeks ago
NMC youth group went up a mountain

To the top of the (Roseberry) Topping in fact!  They were blessed with sunny (if blowey) weather and did a great job in getting out the word on Christian Aid!

Bridget Robinson
1 month 3 weeks ago
Nigels steps

Big congratulations to Nigel, who has outpaced his target of 300,000 steps in May to a grand total of 355,017!

That's approx 4 x 70k in the bag!

Bridget Robinson
1 month 3 weeks ago
'Lands End' to Romanby

Journey's End for Mark

A second soaking on the Journey into Romanby from Harrogate. 588/581 miles complete, 26 days, 19 rides (20-62 miles), no punctures and one trip to the bike shop.

Red campion and buttercups complement the cow parsley in the North Yorkshire lanes. The hard miles of the first two weeks in May have permitted rain dodging over the last week and a week to spare

 

Bridget Robinson
2 months ago
Stop press!

An extra challenge!  JC group from Northallerton Methodist Church will be running/walking/striding up Roseberry Topping, at the end of week 4 - a final flourish for our efforts!  

Bridget Robinson
2 months ago
Week 3 update

Team St James - Sheila, Liz and Lou have all completed their 70K in May Walking Challenge, and continue walking! 

Mark and his bike have ticked off 525 miles of the distance from Lands End to Romanby - only 55 to go!  

Applegarth have added 72 K cycle, 130 lengths swim, 15 miles walk and 5 mile run to their efforts this week. Well done Team Applegarth.

AND Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we have been able to raise our target to £4000 -  we are not stopping!

Christian Aid
2 months 1 week ago
75% of target reached!

Congratulations! This activity has reached 75% of its target!

Bridget Robinson
2 months 1 week ago
Applegarth success

Another shout out and well done to the fantastic Team Applegarth who are joining in enthusiastically with 70K in May. In week 1 the staff logged an excellent 54, 750m, and are making a great contribution to the (first?) 70k for the swimming team.

Keep it up! 

Bridget Robinson
2 months 1 week ago
Lucy's Marathon!

Pride of place today for Lucy's fantastic achievement in completing  the Leeds marathon in great form on Sunday!!  We are so grateful to Lucy that her efforts will also benefit this great cause.   

Christian Aid
2 months 1 week ago
50% of target reached!

Congratulations! This activity has reached 50% of its target!

Bridget Robinson
2 months 2 weeks ago
Applegarth success

Shout out and well done to Team Applegarth who are joining in enthusiastically with 70K in May. In week 1 the staff logged an excellent 54, 750m. 

Keep it up! 

Bridget Robinson
2 months 2 weeks ago
Swim Team Week 1 results now in

A belting 24925m has been banked towards the (first?) 70k target.  Well done swimmers!

Bridget Robinson
2 months 4 weeks ago
May

Time to start warming up! Good luck everyone!

We are off to a great start. 

Christian Aid
3 months 1 week ago
First donation received!

Congratulations! This activity has received its first donation!

How your money helps

Poverty pushed Aline to the brink. She was abused, homeless and hungry. But Aline pushed back harder. With Christian Aid funded small business training, she achieved what had seemed impossible, a vital income for her and her children.

Fundraising this Christian Aid Week will ensure more people in Burundi get the skills and knowledge they need to push back against the inhumanity of poverty.

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Aline Nibogora is pushing back against extreme poverty in Makamba Province, Burundi by raising the living conditions of her community with the support of Christian Aid. Credit: Ndacayisaba Epitace
Aline Nigobora stands in front of her home, She wears a pink top and green skirt and is looking in the camera with a neutral expression