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Calling all runners! We’ve always dreamed of people fundraising & running for Calais Light 🏃 and until we became a registered charity last January, it remained a dream. Until now! Working with the charity gifting platform, People’s Fundraising, we have put together a brand new Calais Light Fundraising Hub where you can raise money for a specific convo. Matt has raised a fabulous £560 for Convoy 29 by running a half marathon. It’s super easy to do! Matt simply set up his fundraising page, (they provide lots of useful tips), searched for “Calais Light Convoy 29” when choosing which campaign to support, and off he went. The platform automatically created a specific page and link just for him. He used the personal fundraising link which the platform gave him to share his “fundraiser” with friends, family and colleagues in the run up to the half marathon day. And the great news is, you can do it too! This option will be available for all future convoys on peoplesfundraising.com, so what will you commit to? A half marathon like Matt? A full marathon? A 10k fun run? A 5k walk with pals? Every penny of sponsorship helps us help more people in desperate need, in the UK and Northern France. Convoy No 30, the big one, is in a month Nov 29th-Dec 1! Any challenge will do!! #SafeRoutesNow #HonourRefugees #WeAreAllTheSame #NoHumanIsIllegal #IntegrationNotSegregation #HumanRights #WithRefugees #HelpRefugees #CalaisLight #RefugeesWelcome #SupportRefugees #NotForProfit #Grassroots #VolunteeringMatters #VolunteeringNow

Today we’re about to embark on a charity fundraising challenge, to row 544,000 metres (344 miles) on rowing machines in our gym at work. It’s a team effort, so I’m confident we’ll achieve the distance within the maximum time of 24 hours that we’ve allowed ourselves to complete it. Not that I’m expecting it to be easy, we’ve not had that many team members volunteer to take part! Such is the attraction of rowing for several hours, especially all through the night! Either way, what I’m most excited about are the multiple benefits of doing such a challenge. 1. We will raise valuable funds for our local hospice (our aim is £10k which we’re well on target to achieve). 2. We will raise the profile of our business through people sharing this challenge with new people. 3. We will increase our social media followers and connections, especially as we aim to attract more people to watch the livestream. 4. We will work together as a team and achieve something meaningful, bringing us closer together. 5. We are bringing our brand values to life by setting a challenging goal, helping other people, finding a way to make it a success, hopefully exceeding our target, and enjoying the journey throughout. When there are so many benefits to such a challenge, it really doesn’t matter how hard it is to achieve, the “why” is big enough so you’re motivated to get it done. Sometimes we’re limited not by what we’re capable of doing, but by the reasons that exist to actually do whatever it is. Make it about other people, or causes you care about, and you’ll be amazed what you are capable of, if it really matters to you. #everydays

INDI to IBIZA 🌴 #EveryMileMatters Project Indi will embark on a challenge to move a distance of 1,477 miles – equivalent to the distance from The Indi Club to Ibiza Airport, in just ONE WEEK! The ultimate challenge will take place on April 20th to 26th, and we aim to collectively achieve our target through rowing, cycling, walking, or running. All funds raised will support Project Indi. Due to the cost-of-living crisis and escalating expenses, the cost of providing our services is at an all-time high. We need your support so we can continue to make a difference and support vulnerable adults and children in Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas.   Get involved! Can you help us reach our goal? We’re looking for individuals, organisations, and sports groups to help us reach our target by contributing and pledging miles. Here’s how you can get involved: ❤️Pledge Your Miles: Set your personal target and track your miles independently. You can update us on your progress, or link to our group challenge on Strava. 💚Plan an Activity: Organise a group event to clock up some miles with your workplace, sports team or community group. 💙Join our Group Activities: Come along to our scheduled group events happening throughout the week to assist us in reaching our goal. 💛Exercise Bike Station: Drop by The Indi Club to use our exercise bikes and support our fundraising efforts. The bikes will be available all week, and we can reserve a slot for you. Every mile you contribute, no matter the distance, will support our mission! This inclusive challenge is open to all, and we invite everyone to participate. Every Mile Matters. Contact us to get involved! We would love to hear from you! ⬇️ 📧 info@projectindi.org.uk Support our journey ❤️ If you would like to donate to support our journey, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/eir-ziQg   We can't wait to get started! 🙌   #EveryMileMatters #INDItoIbiza #stokeontrent #Staffordshire #charity #fundraiser #fundraisingevent

🚨New Blog Post🚨 The Fastest Sector is happy to be a part of the Wheels of Change family to promote the new series combining cars and charities which you can learn all about by clicking the link below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eq8QY9dH #cars #wheelsofchange #thefastestsector #blogpost #carblog #f1blog #newblog #newarticle

Participating in the Champagne & Oyster Cycling Club of Monaco’s Annual St. Tropez to Monaco Charity Bike Ride for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation was an inspiring and humbling experience. As we pedaled through the stunning landscapes, it struck me how similar this journey is to the path companies take when striving for growth and success. Just like a long-distance ride, building and nurturing a business requires endurance, teamwork, and a clear vision of the goal. Fundraising for a charity and for a business share common threads. Both require: 1. A compelling story: Whether it’s a cause close to our hearts or a business vision, the story behind the effort motivates and mobilizes support. 2. Commitment and passion: Dedication to the cause or the business is vital. It’s the driving force that keeps us going, even when the journey gets tough. 3. Community and support: Success is never achieved alone. It’s the community’s support, whether it’s fellow cyclists, donors, investors, or customers, that propels us forward. 4. Milestones and goals: Setting clear milestones helps track progress and keeps the momentum alive, be it in fundraising or business development. Riding for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation reminded me of the impact we can make when we align our efforts with our values. The funds raised will support projects that teach children essential water safety skills, potentially saving lives and empowering communities. Let’s carry the same spirit of dedication and purpose into our professional endeavors. Together, we can drive meaningful progress, whether it’s for a charitable cause or a business venture. Thank you to everyone who supported this event and to those who continuously support our professional and philanthropic journeys. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and making a difference, one step (or pedal) at a time. #Charity #Fundraising #CyclingForACause #BusinessGrowth #CommunitySupport #PrincessCharleneFoundation #Inspiration #ProfessionalJourney #monaco #cocc

Did you know that Ride For Freedom accepts bike donations? Instead of letting your unused bike gather dust in the garage or sending it to the recycling center, consider giving it a new purpose with us! Your pre-loved bike can make a real difference in someone's life through our Freewheel Programme. We aim to gift these bikes to survivors of modern slavery, providing them with a chance to experience freedom, mobility, and independence. By donating your bike, you're not just parting ways with an item – you're contributing to the empowerment of individuals who have overcome immense challenges. For more information or find out how to donate please email the team at info@rideforfreedom.org Join Ride For Freedom in spreading joy, empowerment, and the love of cycling. #RideForFreedom #EndModernSlavery #Freewheel #empowerment #bikability #newlife #preloved #lifeskill #newpurpose #makeadifference #donate #spreadjoy

🏃♀️ 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 🏃♂️ It’s time again to get out your running gear 👟 to join ZwickRoell’s yearly event #ZwickRoellRunsTheWorld 🌍 As usual our #TeamKräftemesser is joining and this year we decided to use this as a chance to initiate a regular team running session during our lunch break. This way, we not only promote team spirit, but also do something for our health at the same time. You’ve never heard from the event before? This is what it’s about: ❓ What? Run, hike or walk for a good cause: ZwickRoell will donate €110,000 💰 to charities selected by participants involved in the cause if the goal is met - every kilometer counts. 👩🦰 Who? Employees, friends, and customers worldwide are all welcome to participate. 📅 When? August 1 - September 29, 2024 🎯 Goal: 220,000 km Check out the link in the comments 👇 to find out more and to register. What is the situation like at your company? Does your company offer sports activities and do you use them? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments! #Charity #GTM #EveryKilometerCounts #GoodCause

Planning, preparation, perfect execution…as we always do :)

Turn Your Usual Run into a Meaningful Event with SportisPeople Do you love running? Maybe you often run just for yourself, enjoying the rhythm of the road. But what if your next run wasn’t just for you? What if you could turn it into something bigger—something that could make a real difference? With SportisPeople you’ll soon be able to do just that. Imagine this: you create a Challenge on your Fundraising Campaign page on SportisPeople. You plan an exciting route, maybe through your favorite park or around the city, but this time you’re not running alone. You’re live streaming the challenge, sharing your thoughts, interacting with viewers, and inviting them to support your cause. Whether it’s raising money for new sports equipment at a local school, helping children in need, or supporting a charity close to your heart, your run could become a powerful way to bring people together. And with each step you take, supporters can cheer you on by making donations—turning every mile into a moment that matters. What will your next run be for? Get ready to run with a purpose when SportisPeople launches this December! #sports #fundraising #sportispeople

At One Impossible Thing we want to break down barriers that impede people from participating in sport. Redistributing preloved sports shoes to those who struggle to afford them, is our main way of doing this. But we also know that sometimes motivation is a barrier from getting out there and being active. Which is why we're involved in organising the Boxmoor Virtual Marathon! The idea is to run, bike, scoot, walk, swim or wheel your way through the 26 miles/42kms, over a ten week period. In this Olympic year, the virtual marathon starts when the Olympic Flame arrives in France on 8th May. You have until mid July to complete your marathon, so you can have your finishers medal in time for the Olympic Opening Ceremony! It’s a great challenge for families, who can get out together on their bikes or on a walk together. If you do 5kms each week, you’ll have completed your marathon by July, with time to spare! All money raised through sponsorship will ensure we can carry on with all the work we do with schools, homeless charities, refugees groups and school holiday activity camps. Once registered, you can ask families and friends to sponsor you. If you ask 10 people for £10, that’s £100 you’ve raised! For more information and to register, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/d8aYqCTG #fundraisingchallenge #motivation #sportforall