On Sunday 25th April I’m running in the London Marathon for the second time. Last year I ran it in 4hrs 47 minutes and I’m hoping to beat that time by some distance. We shall see. (if you’re interested I use another blog as a way of keeping track of my training)
Anyway 26.2 miles is a long way to run just for the fun of it, when I can do that and raise money for an excellent cause at the same time. I’ve left it late deliberately because I just want you to make a decision now to give £5 (or more) away to help vulnerable children and the vulnerable aged in east Ukraine, do something about it while before further distractions set in. The charity is called Breadtrust and they’ll ensure the money is put to excellent use through their partner churches in Ukraine.
You can give online safely and easily here. Last year readers of this blog were very generous in your support which was hugely encouraging and it would be wonderful if you felt able to do the same again. If you’re a taxpayer please make sure you tick the Gift Aid box as it’s extra money to the charity at no cost to you.
Thank you so much. On the day I’ll try and remember to update the twitter feed and if you’re very keen you can find out how slow I’m going by using the runner tracker. My race number is XXXX
I’ve raised about £800 so far for BreadTrust and around £300 for Tearfund. A last boost for both those charities would be wonderful.
To make it a bit more interesting you can track my progress on the day by text. Text the word RUN to 83040 and you’ll get a link then enter my running number 12807 and you’ll be able to see whether I’m in the pub or in the hospital or still on the road.
If you want to see the route click here http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/radio/radio_events/london_marathon/marathon_virtual_tour_feature.shtml
Thanks for your support
My hope is that you, the reader, will sponsor me for this attempt. The two options are:
1. Breadtrust do great work feeding the hungry and caring for the needy in Ukraine. http://www.mycharitypage.c
2. I used to work for Tearfund and love what they do around the world, fighting poverty
http://www.justgiving.com/
Both organisations really serve the poor and needy well, so your money will be used not as motivation for me but genuinely help people in need. Please give generously.
You can follow my training at this blog here or/and join the Facebook group
I believe Jesus when he said 'life does not consist in the abundance of our possessions'. I believe he offers something better. This blog is mostly about that search.
I'm also a husband, a father, church planter, keen runner, reader, and motorcyclist. These and a few other things make guest appearances from time to time.
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