Christian Aid works with communities around the world who are facing some of the toughest challenges on the planet — conflict, climate change, hunger and deep inequality.
They partner with local organisations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean to help families build safer, stronger and more secure lives.
Although Christian Aid is based in the UK, their programme work focuses on supporting people overseas where the need is greatest. From helping parents like Fridah in Nairobi to grow food sustainably, to providing emergency support in places affected by conflict or disaster, their work makes a real difference to people who would otherwise be left behind.
By taking on 70k in May, I am doing my small part to support this life‑changing work. Every kilometre I cover — whether running, walking or rowing — will help Christian Aid reach more families who urgently need support.
Thank you so much for anything you can give.
Updates
I did it! 5km this morning at Morecambe parkrun (5km PB for this year too) on a lovely sunny but cool morning.
A huge thank you to everyone who has sponsored me so far - this ‘digital envelope’ won’t close for another week so please keep donating!
Looking forward to a rest day tomorrow… 😂
I ran 5km last night (dodging the showers…) and have just got another 5.25km in this morning, with a box of trail running mixed in along the uni woodland walk. It was very muddy at points so I had to pick my way through!
I can’t believe I have just five kilometres left to hit the 70km in May distance challenge - it will be 33km in total in one week, which I have never done before.
I’m feeling a bit tight and I’m not planning a parkrun PB tomorrow - I just want to get the distance finished!
Thank you as ever for all your donations 🥰
I ran another 6.75km last night so just 15.25km to go over the next three days!
Hoping the weather stays dry enough to get out there tonight...
Congratulations! This activity has reached its target of £250.00
So I realised on Sunday that I had 33km left to go - which would be 5.5km per day across the remainder of Christian Aid Week!
So I’ve been aiming to run 5.5km a day Monday to Saturday (inclusive) to reach that goal and I’m currently on track…!
I’m on 22km at the moment and plan to get out later today. Then just three more days to go so please do donate!
Congratulations! This activity has reached 75% of its target of £250.00
Congratulations! This activity has reached 50% of its target of £250.00
So it’s officially the start of Christian Aid Week today and I’ve hit the milestone of doing 37 so far in my 70km in May Challenge!
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored me so far - your donations are so appreciated.
How far can I get in May… I’m not planning to stop at 70km…!
Congratulations! This activity has received its first donation!