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There are just 13 weeks to go until several members of the Hensall team will put on their walking boots and tackle the 24-mile Y3P challenge in under 12 hours in a bid to raise £250,000 for Cancer Research UK. Of course, 24 miles is a challenging task. With a lot of help from Francesca Nicholas RNutr PH BDA SCMA at Nutripath LTD, we’re getting stuck into the first month of our exercise plan. For the first month, we’ve got three areas of focus: 🔴 Building our basic cardio fitness 🔴 Getting used to being in the hills and trekking across rocky ground 🔴 Resistance training Our goal is to build up our endurance so that we can run 10km non-stop, at 10-minute miles, before the event. Our aim is to improve our endurance so that we can run 10km non-stop at a pace of 10 minutes per mile before the event. For those of us new to running, we're starting with 3×1 mile routes, using a walk-run-walk method until we can run 1 mile continuously. Then, we will gradually increase the distance by 20% and adjust our training regimen accordingly. If anyone in our network has taken part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, we'd greatly appreciate any advice or tips! #charity #y3p #publicsectorchallenge

The heat is on: #boston128 is looking to be a repeat of #ChicagoMarathon '21 and #tcsnycmarathon '22 with warm, possibly humid conditions. Can we get another $100 on this thermometer in the next six hours (the #BostonMarathon time limit) to support TargetCancer Foundation? https://lnkd.in/dndcJxwC #running #fundraising #cancerawareness #cancerresearch #rarecancers #pharmaceuticalresearch #marathonrunning #runningmotivation #charity #cancercharity

“And now, the end is near And so I face the final curtain My friend, I'll say it clear I'll state my case, of which I'm certain Regrets, I’ve had a few But then again, too few to mention I did what I had to do And saw it through without exemption” 10 marathons; 10 countries; 10 months From the blistering heat of Gran Canaria, through to the snow in Zurich, the madness of Filippide in which no tech was worn and no markers available, through to the immensity of Chicago. Runs that started at 4:30 am and 8:30 pm; the Midnight Sun and the Welsh weather; sideways rain in Edinburgh and cloudless skies in Riga. It’s been a journey. It’s been epic. And it ends on Saturday. My friends have supported throughout – looking after the kids, accompanying me around the distances, linking their own events to the fundraising team. Colleagues and clients have chipped in. Organisations such as MCFT, Eversheds Sutherland, Thrive Law and Evander have given generously. And so have the people I know across the various media platforms I use. It’s 10 years since the charity I founded after Anna died came into existence. Since that moment we have raised £1,334,171. Approved 808 applications from families where a person faces cancer. Provided 2,907 counselling sessions. Supported 1,672 trips to hospital for poorly people and their families. Offered 3,352 childcare days when a parent is having treatment. Paid for 1,928 weeks of food support for families. Paid for 200 second opinions on Harley Street for patients requesting an additional brain on the case. We have funded 18 research projects at Brighton, Cardiff and Sheffield Universities. This endeavour is the boldest of them all – to fund a second stage research project looking at the metastatic pathway and why some women with breast cancer respond well to treatment and others do not. The answer will prolong the lives of thousands. Women with rare breast cancers are a statistically small group but an incredibly important one. We are at £45,001 with Oslo to go. The target is £52,000. Can we get there? Will the final marathon herald a clinching of the fundraising? If you can donate, that would be magical. If you can’t, just a simple like, comment or share of this post will broaden its reach and increase our chances of success. Love and light PV

Is your nonprofit team looking to streamline your fundraising reporting? Yesterday our weekly group coaching meeting had fundraisers from YMCA SWO, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, St. Jerome’s at University of Waterloo, Backdoor Mission, Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre, Young London, and Growing Chefs discussing the importance of capturing and reporting on fundraising activity. Check out this video to learn more about our conversation and why tracking fundraising activity can be helpful. Whether you're starting from scratch or enhancing your current operations, this insight may be valuable! #fundraising #prospectresearch

A co-worker with Kiewit just lost his mother to MD. Let's help him meet his goal running in her name in the 128th Boston Marathon. If you’re thinking “I don’t care what Jesse’s running for this year, he can take my money for whatever charity….”, then just click the link below, thanks! I’m running the 128th Boston Marathon to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. https://lnkd.in/e4ujruAU (please go ahead and select the lowest “adder option” to cover the charity fees only) PLEASE READ ON & JOIN ME AND MY NEW FOCUS THIS YEAR: I'm going to run the 128th Boston Marathon for charity again. This time for the MDA, an organization that is crucial for those struggling with Neuromuscular Disease. A dream come true for the 2nd year in a row. That part is a dream.   I’m also running for my mother this year. That part is tough.   In early May of 2023, 5 weeks after arriving at Champlain Hudson, my mother was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). It’s known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking famously lived with ALS for several years. Pete Frates sparked the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge 10 years ago. Aside from these famous folks, this ALS killer targets around 20,000 new people per year. It’s 100% fatal and incurable. ALS sucks. Typical life expectancy for an ALS patient is 2-5 years once diagnosed. If you want to know more about how ALS operates, I asked AI to write a 200-word description on my fundraising page.   Since May, over the course of 10 months, a wonderful yogi, dancer, artist, all-around community star, mother, wife, and grandmother was systematically stripped of muscular function in a gruesome battle with ALS. My mother passed away on March 4th, 2024. She was a remarkable woman and it’s a privilege to run in her honor this year. Our family’s loss is still raw, but I have to get the word out fast, since I’ve just FIVE DAYS left to raise money. Thanks to several of you for already getting the word out and donating – rock on.   Please join me and just 9 others on MDA Team Momentum to help fund research for the development of cures and support families dealing with muscular diseases. MDA is the largest non-government source of funding for MDA Care Centers like MGH in Boston, where ALS patients get specialized treatment thanks to donors like you. More on the MDA here   One day there will be a cure for ALS. Don’t miss your chance now to play a part in stopping this disease in its tracks!   Let’s raise $20,000 to support the MDA! My page is at the link below: https://lnkd.in/e4ujruAU  

🌟 #45DayJourney: Apex Training Club's Fundraising Marathon 🌟 🔗 Help Us Reach Our $2500 Goal - Donate Now!! 🔗 Alright, alright, alright, LinkedIn family, We’re cruising down this beautiful 45-day road towards our fundraising goal, with the wind in our hair and hope in our hearts. It’s not just a race; it’s a journey, a story we’re writing together, day by day. 🌄 The Latest Milestone 🌄 We've got 45 sunrises and sunsets to make our mark. We're chipping away at that $2500 goal, like a sculptor crafting a masterpiece. Every dollar is a stroke of the chisel, shaping the future. Here’s where it gets even sweeter – we've got just 4 donations left that’ll be matched, unlocking an additional $80. It’s like finding a lucky star on our path. This isn't just about crossing a finish line; it's about the journey, the people we help along the way, and the story we’ll tell. It’s about tapping into that unyielding human spirit, the one that says, “Yes, we can.” 💡Why Your Part Matters💡 Be the Change: Every donation is a step closer to our goal, a step closer to victory against neurological diseases. Spread the Word: Share this story. Let’s make it a tale that echoes far and wide. Join the Adventure: This is more than a fundraiser; it’s a movement. Be part of something bigger. We’ve got 45 days to keep pushing, to keep striving. And in this story, every one of you is a hero. So, let’s write a ending that’ll echo through time. 🔗 Be a Part of Our Story - Donate Here 🔗 #45DaysOfHope #ApexMarathonChallenge #FundraisingJourney #TogetherForACause #McConaugheySpirit #LAmarathonFundraiser #ApexTrainingClub #MakeADifference https://lnkd.in/gjHMhkPb

Discover the Impact of Donating to SCI Research! Imagine how life-changing it would be if we could find a cure for spinal cord injuries. Paralysis affects countless individuals, and it can strike unexpectedly. At MCPF, we are dedicated to finding that cure. Our mission extends beyond SCI research - we also strive to treat conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, and traumatic brain injuries. No donation is too small - every dollar brings us closer to our goal. Join us in making a difference today! #donate #SCIresearch #spineresearch #donate

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