I’m taking on the challenge of 70K in May. Why? To help people push back against poverty. Did you know, malnourishment and poverty affect more than 70% of people in Burundi?
Christian Aid are working to empower families in Burundi to build reliable and diverse incomes. Take Aline, for example. She found a lifeline in Christian Aid after she felt the full force of extreme poverty, when an early marriage ended in abuse and violence. We helped her with small business training and she set up as a grocery wholesaler. Today, Aline can afford food, clothes, and essential healthcare for her family.
There’s more people Christian Aid could reach – and that’s why I’m fundraising and taking part in 70K in May.
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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As this year's challenge draws to a close, I just want to say another enormous 'THANK YOU' to all of my sponsors. Thanks to everyone's generosity, we have reached an amazing £1400, which far exceeded my goal! Looking forward to next year already ....! :)
We've passed the £1200 mark - thank you all so, so much!! :)
Another huge THANK YOU to everyone for your generous sponsorship. We are now over target and counting ....! :)
Congratulations! This activity has reached its target!
Congratulations! This activity has reached 75% of its target!
Completed my 2 day walk from St Chad's Cathedral Birmingham to the shrine of St Chad, Lichfield Cathedral. Covered just over 28 miles (45km) over the two days. I'm now over the 70km target, with a few more km to be covered over the next couple of weeks.
Many, many thanks to all of my sponsors - hugely encouraging! :)
THANK YOU so much for all the donations received today - we have now passed the £500 mark and are heading for the target of £1000. Forecast for tomorrow is looking good - just going to make my sarnies ....!
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Congratulations! This activity has reached 50% of its target!
Another huge THANK YOU to everyone who has made such generous donations to my walking challenge. 61km covered and counting .....! Limbering up for the big walk to Lichfield on Monday/Tuesday next week :)
Over half-way with my '70k' already. The walk from St Chad's to St Chad's next week should take me over the finishing line. Amazing sunshine this week. Here's hoping ....!!
Thank you SO much for all the donations received in the last week. We are well over the £200 mark and heading for my target of £1000! I'm enjoying short local walks this week, before launching off to Lichfield next week. Hoping the weather holds ... !
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Many thanks for the two donations received today - hugely grateful!
My first day of the '70k in May' and I've covered 6.66km. Onwards and upwards .....!!
Congratulations! This activity has received its first donation!
Updated plans:
Day 1: St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham to Sutton Park
Day 2: Sutton Park to the shrine of St Chad, Lichfield Cathedral
Day 3: Visit to St Chad's church, Stafford