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HALF WAY THERE: Celebrating Team Ebb & Flow’s Incredible Journey Across The Atlantic During the last quarter of 2024, I gifted my time and resources to support three individuals, working as a team, to enhance their teamwork and mental resilience, key factors of success. Julie Blowers, Sally Percival Foy and Ed Dewar MCIPR aka Team Ebb & Flow are undertaking one of the world’s toughest challenges, The World’s Toughest Row, from La Gomera to Antigua, unaided. Why are they doing it and why did I support them? So that they could hopefully achieve success, and in doing so, raise as much money as possible to support four worthwhile causes. Teenage Cancer Trust Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Oarsome Chance To put this challenge into context, more people have climbed Mount Everest and gone into space, than have successfully rowed The Atlantic! Team Ebb & Flow, are the only mixed-gender trio in this year’s World’s Toughest Row, and yesterday they reached an awe-inspiring milestone: crossing the halfway mark! After 1,399 nautical miles of relentless rowing, they now have 1,387 nautical miles left to complete their epic journey. The carousel will give you an idea of how tough the last month of rowing non-stop has been for them, and at the end provides details of how you may be able to support them, as they are currently at 96% of their target to raise £90k for their chosen charities. Please do help by sharing this post with your networks, so they get as much coverage as possible. #Teamwork #Resilience #WorldsToughestRow #SupportTheCause #EbbAndFlowAtlantic

Critical Project Lesson No.53  –   End of Project Review An often overlooked aspect of the project lifecycle is the end of project review. This is where all project stakeholders, client and end users come together to review the project and determine if it had been a success. This can be valuable in so many ways to fleshing out lessons learned, understanding if the benefits sought were realised to discussing future opportunities. This is rarely done as, I believe, the perspective is that the project is now in the rear view mirror and people are busy on new projects. However to pause and reflect on what was undertaken and achieved can only help for any new projects coming up in future. I took on three big challenges this year and completed them all: * Competing in a boxing match - DONE * Run the London Marathon in April - DONE * Climb Kilimanjaro - DONE It has been a tough but hugely rewarding year. So gratifying to see so much raised for MacMillan Cancer Support. So far we have raised £2,300. The JustGiving page will remain open till 1st January 2025. https://lnkd.in/eM969SBS OR https://lnkd.in/eM969SBS OR Text STEVIE24 to 70550 to make a single £5 donation. A MASSIVE thanks for any support you can give me with this. #macmillan #macmillancancersupport #macmillancancer #macmillanfundraiser #macmillancharity #boxingtraining #cancer #cancersurvivor #boxing #fighter #boxingworkout #boxingfitness #fightback #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgoals #training #change

So it’s that time of year where is dust off my training gear and drive towards raising money for cancer research. Any donations would be gladly received as every little helps! The goal is to climb the height of Everest, which is 8,848m, on Snowdon, which means that I need to summit the tallest mountain in Wales at least 10 times over 3 days. I will need to cover the distance of a marathon each day, but uphill! THE CHALLENGE The goal is to climb the height of Everest: 8,848m Snowdon is 1,085m, so I need to make 10 ascents Walking uphill (and down) for 3 days Equivalent effort to running 3 marathons per day… Climbing for more than 12 hours per day Burning more than 10,000 calories per day https://lnkd.in/e7zW4XC8

Thank you, thank you, thank you all that have contributed and helped me not only reach but surpass my fundraising goals so quickly! Together we have raised: 🚴♂️ $236 for American Heart Association's 100 Mile Bike Challenge - Achieving 131% of the Fundraising Goal 🏊♂️ $200 for American Cancer Society's 10 Mile Swim Challenge - Achieving 110% of the Fundraising Goal I always like to overdeliver on client projects by smashing the paid-media result benchmarks, but this time the round of applause does not go to the Advocaczi team, the recognition goes to all of you for helping me spread awareness and putting your hard dollars to work for an incredible cause! As promised (and requested by many) from the start, I will be sharing my Endurance Challenge pacing ever week, and so far my stats are as follows: - Cycled 74.96 Miles as of June 17th so I've reached ~75% of the target in 56% of the Month, it's going great! - Swam 2 Miles as of June 17th so I've reached ~20% of the target in 56% of the Month, it's going not so great! Before everyone gets on me for the 10 Mile Swim challenge, Miami had rough storms all of last week, which limited me from getting in the water - but I promise I will reach the 10 Miles by the end of the Month ... and if anybody needs me, I'll be in the water catching up on my swim miles! PS. While we already reached the fundraising goal, that doesn't mean the giving needs to stop, so if you are able to help and contribute: the fundraising links can be found in the comment section below #charity #fundraising #justgiving

Today is #GivingTuesday! We're excited to amplify Stronger Than You Think, a foundation helping people in need of financial assistance for prosthetics and with water safety founded by #HelloSunshineCollective member Ali Truwit. Ali is a Para Swimmer who won two silver medals in Paris in 2024 after surviving a shark attack in 2023. Read on to learn more about Ali's story, and support Stronger Than You Think's mission directly by donating here: https://lnkd.in/eQ38he5W TURNING TRAUMA INTO HOPE with Ali Truwit "Statistically speaking, I had a better chance of being struck by lighting than I did being attacked by a shark and losing a limb. The odds of me making and medaling at the Paralympics within roughly a year of the attack and amputation were even lower. Nothing about my life over the last 18 months makes sense; nothing, except using my story to help others. For anyone going through hardship or trauma, this message is for you. I learned the hard way this last year, perhaps like you, that life can knock us down, but I also learned that we can rise back up. A big part of rising back up for me meant making meaning out of hardship by founding my nonprofit https://lnkd.in/eV5rKrU2. The foundation focuses on giving prosthetics to people who can’t afford them, supporting water safety efforts, and aiding para activities. Focusing efforts around the clear and urgent need — how shockingly expensive prosthetics are, how many preventable drownings occur a year, and how much para sports empower thousands in the disability community — has motivated me to donate my Paralympic medal earnings to the foundation. I believe knowing my 'why' and leading by example will light the path to the future where strongerthanyouthink.org is a known name and millions of people benefit from it. Fundraising is always difficult, however, and I am looking for donors to accelerate our growth. You can learn more about the foundation and how to donate at https://lnkd.in/eV5rKrU2." https://lnkd.in/erDHWt2V

Stronger Every Breath: Lachie's Half Ironman Journey Growing up with cystic fibrosis (CF), Lachie spent years keeping his condition a secret. He felt embarrassed by the treatments, the symptoms, and how CF set him apart. Playing AFL was a constant challenge - keeping up during training and games pushed him to his limits. Even a common cold felt like starting all over again, undoing all his hard work. Now, at 27, Lachie is transforming his story of struggle into one of strength. He’s preparing to take on a Half Ironman: a 2km swim, a 90km bike ride, and a 21.1km run. His ambitious goal is to finish in under 5 hours and 30 minutes. But this journey is about more than just the finish line. Lachie is raising money and awareness for cystic fibrosis, proving that the condition doesn’t have to define what’s possible. His journey from hiding his diagnosis to openly sharing it is a powerful testament to resilience and determination. Lachie’s mission is to inspire others with CF to believe in themselves, push past their limits, and embrace their strength. Let’s help Lachie make a difference. Donate today and join the fight for a future where CF no longer holds anyone back. For more details: https://lnkd.in/dppJJr9z Every contribution brings us closer to that future. #StrongerEveryBreath #CysticFibrosisAustralia #HalfIronman #Inspiration #CureFound #MakeADifference #CFA

One of our Directors, Mary Delaney, is taking part in the Wilmslow Triathlon this coming Sunday and hoping to raise some start up funds for Neuro In Nature CIC in the process. The triathlon involves a 400m swim, 24km bike ride and 6.4km run. Donations can be made via this crowdfunding link 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eJnhCzH8 As a not-for-profit, any monies raised go directly towards growing our service for people living with long term neurological conditions, and their families. Here's some examples of what any funds raised will help to pay for; ⭐️ £10 will fund snacks and refreshments at one of our nature based therapy sessions, £20 would fund slightly fancier snacks at a session ⭐️ £20 would fund a free space on one of our sessions for someone living with a long term neurological condition. ⭐️ £40 will pay for site hire for a 3 hour session, at our current location for many of our session, in Philips Park, Prestwich. This money goes to another CIC already in place doing nature based work there. ⭐️ £100 will allow us to buy four heart rate monitors, which we can then use to measure heart rate variability in participants in our sessions. This is an indicator of overall wellbeing and a good outcome measure of the impact of our sessions. By measuring this we can begin to contribute to the research evidence base for nature based therapies. ⭐️ £250 would fund a Family Forest Therapy session, allowing us to pay forest school practitioners to work with children of our clients, while we support parents living with long term neurological conditions, and provide a space for positive parenting experiences in nature. Any donation, however small, would be gratefully received, to help get our social enterprise off the ground 🌳💚

🌟From Zero to Half-Marathon: Running in Memory Andy Tibbs 🌟 This April, I will be running the London Landmarks Half Marathon in memory of our amazing colleague, Andy Tibbs, who sadly passed away last year to meningitis. To honour his legacy and raise awareness, together with my colleagues from Acacium Group, I'm supporting Meningitis Now, a charity dedicated to saving lives and supporting those affected by this devastating illness. 👉 Donate here: https://lnkd.in/etNqsis7 Now, here's the twist: I’m not a runner. In fact, I’ve run very little (if at all) before this challenge! But that’s about to change! Over the next few months, I’ll be committing to specific targets, in preparation for the race. My Monthly Targets: 📅 February: Run a total of 100 km 📅 March: Increase to 150 km, adding longer runs to build endurance. I’ll be compiling weekly summary posts to share my progress, challenges, and small victories. Whether it’s a tough run or a great one, I’ll let you in on the journey as I build toward the big day! 💡 Newbie runners, and seasoned pros - if you have any tips, tricks, or motivation to share, I’d love to hear them. What’s worked for you? How do you stay consistent? Let me know - I need all help I can get! This isn’t just about the race, though. It’s about remembering someone special and helping prevent other lives from being impacted by meningitis. If you’d like to help, please consider donating via the link above. Every step I take is for a world free from meningitis, and your support means everything. 🧡 Thank you for cheering me on and being part of this journey!

💡#GIVINGTuesday Did you know 78% of the workforce doesn't take advantage of their companies donation match?! If you’re looking to get involved join me today in GIVING Tuesday to support the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - check it out below

I am well known within my network for my ultra adventures over swim, bike or run but none will make me more proud than this one... My amazing niece, Emma Aitken, will be taking on the Edinburgh Marathon in 2025 to raise funds and awareness for Crohn's & Colitis UK. A marathon is some feat in itself, for Emma, her "why" tells it all: 💜She has Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) 💜Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in Nov 2020 when she was 16 💜Starting from couch to 5km to marathon and having to manage her "spoons" (energy needed) Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) brings a unique set of challenges for a person. 📍The constant unpredictability of symptoms and energy levels can be difficult to explain to others. 📍Challenging to acknowledge and accept when your energy may be low, or symptoms flaring, often forcing your life to stop in its tracks. 📍The mental and emotional impact of not always doing what you want to do can be one of the most difficult parts of living with an IBD Imagine starting each day with a handful of spoons, each symbolising the energy needed to complete tasks. For individuals with IBD, these spoons also represent their physical and emotional capacity to navigate their day. The Spoon Theory provides a tangible way to explain why seemingly simple tasks like getting dressed, preparing meals, or socialising can be immensely draining, let alone running a marathon. Read more here ➡️https://lnkd.in/efsdnrfC I could not be prouder to run every step of the way with Emma next May and give her the biggest hug when she crosses the finish line - if you'd like to support and follow her challenge, you can donate here ➡️https://lnkd.in/eEXAyV5G Here's the adventure ahead! #IBD #Marathon #Charity #DreamBig