Norman Broadbent Plc’s Post

This is an attest to good nutrition, genetics, and exercise training in sciences in order to achieve this debut!

Fundraising. Anyone up for Sponsoring me for a great charity. Yorkshire Dales Mighty Hike Full Marathon June 2024 Last year's mighty hike marathon was undoubtedly challenging. The hurdles I faced were physically exertion, the mental strain and emotional roller coaster, it was undeniably tough. So why, then, would I willingly subject myself to such a gruelling experience once more? The answer lies in the profound sense of purpose and fulfilment that comes from supporting a cause greater than myself. Despite the hardships, last year's Mighty Hike was also a journey of resilience, camaraderie, and unwavering determination. It was a testament to the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and make a difference in the lives of others. So, as I lace up my hiking boots once again, prepare to face the challenges that lie ahead, I want to reach out and ask for your support once again. Your generosity and belief in our cause have always been the driving force behind our efforts. Your contribution, whether big or small, will make a difference. It will enable us to continue supporting those in need, providing essential resources, and making a positive impact in our community. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs. https://lnkd.in/etgEqAGm

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

Hi all, I’m breaking a long period of LinkedIn inactivity to rattle a very important tin. After the virtual Melbourne Marathon in December 2020, I firmly said ‘never again’, but enough time has now passed and I’ve conveniently forgotten about all the agony. So, I’ll be running the 2024 Melbourne Marathon. I have three goals: 1. Make it across the line (never guaranteed as those who have seen my running technique can attest) 2. Run a PB (current PB is 3.19.22 – posting for accountability purposes) 3. And most importantly, raise much needed funds for a cause that’s close to my heart: support for premature babies and their families. So please… help me to help Running for Premature Babies give premature babies a better chance of survival. The funds raised will provide urgently needed neonatal equipment that will save the lives of sick and premature babies. Your tax-deductible donation (handy at this time of the year!) will spur me on, and will also force me out into the godawful winter morning weather. Please donate via this page: https://lnkd.in/gAAZXYKM All contributions will be very gratefully received. However, the size of donation is directly correlated with the amount of sledging / running ‘advice’ you can send my way over the coming months. Thumbs up!

Since joining Prosperity 24/7, I've come to realise that there's not much that brings us together like a good Love to Ride challenge. We managed to top our respective leaderboards in the recent May challenge, although Greener Kirkcaldy gave us an excellent run for our money. We got new people involved in the challenge, we saved an estimated 546lb CO2 through cycling instead of driving and as well as cheering on our usual stalwarts, I also discovered which colleagues will come through last thing on a Friday and undertake a round-the-island-cycle for the extra miles... Sure, winning is fun but what's really nice is to see the behaviour changes starting to take root in the segment of our company that aren't die-hard cyclists (and I include myself in that). Last September I noted that I'm a reluctant cyclist but I'm becoming less reluctant and more willing to do that commute by bicycle. I've also noticed our bike store becoming busier and less frequent cyclists populating the Love to Ride feed more often. That's no mean feat. As someone who deals with change while delivering projects, change isn't always easy to embed but I've always been a fan of gamification as motivation in the right settings. And one of those right settings will be Prosperity Day in September, when our colleagues and clients will compete for bragging rights but also for the much better reason of raising money for charity - this year, we're supporting Healing Waves UK and Jersey Hospice Care - two very deserving charities. So, if you want to do your part, why not sign up for or donate to the tenth Prosperity Day? https://lnkd.in/eFAaUGGf #Lovetoride #change #prosperityday #healingwaves #hospice #charity #cycling

Highly recommend

Fundraising is vital so we can continue our research In the UK, about 1100 people are affected by NF2 (incl. 330 children). We need to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of those affected by NF2 without the need for invasive surgeries or treatments that may rob them of their nerve functions one at a time. A marathon; A bike ride; A cake sale; A birthday fundraiser; A coffee morning, A balloon race, A golf Day or even a virtual event ?...... Whatever you want to host, create your own fundraiser on the Peoples fundraising platform for NF2 BioSolutions UK. If you want help with ideas, then drop us an email. We have loads of resources to help make your event AMAZING too and you can loan our banner. Together we can give hope to those with NF2 and their families. #endNF2 #NF2awareness #charity #fundraising #donations #neurofibromatosistype2 #NF2support #nf2 #nf2family #nf2warrior #LetstalkNF2 #strongertogether #nf2charity #nf2cure #nf2treatment #nf2gene #nf2chromosome22 #nf2trials #NF2SWN#nf2diagnosis #nf2lifeexpectancy #nf2prognosis #nf2research #nf2ismyteam #nf2awarenessday #nf2journey #fundraising #charity

💙 Time to Talk 💙 Talking about mental health isn’t easy but a conversation has the power to save lives. There should always be time to talk. Did you know 1 in 6 people in the UK report experiencing anxiety or depression each week. Here are some tips to consider when starting a conversation: 🔷 Ask open questions and really listen to the response 🔷 Have patience, it may take time and several conversations 🔷 Don’t try to fix or diagnose The more conversations we have around mental health the better. Support myself and the OneSource team as we do the Miles for Smiles challenge in February. Each of us will run, walk or cycle 30 miles in order to raise money for Mind. Our Go fund me page is linked below 💙 #timetotalk #milesforsmiles #conversations #mentalhealthawareness

https://lnkd.in/eEGxpyzb Ben Franklin's Investing to Give strategy can allow anyone to become a philanthropist. Here is the inspiring story of a Vermont janitor who donated a life-changing fortune to his local hospital and library, all thanks to long-term dividend growth investing. Week 19 of my vegan ultra experiment. Week 1: 61.1 miles Week 2: 61.7 miles Week 3: 62.3 miles Week 4: 62.9 miles Week 5: 63.5 miles Week 6: 64.1 miles Week 7: 64.7 miles Week 8: 65.3 miles Week 9: 65.9 miles Week 10: 66.5 miles Week 11: 67.1 miles Week 12: 67.7 miles Week 13: 90.2 miles (3.5 marathons) Week 14: 78.6 miles (3 marathons) Week 15: 72.6 miles (2.8 marathons) - 5.4 lb weighted vest Week 16 (Austin Marathon week): 81.1 miles (3 marathons) - 8.5 lb weighted vest Week 17 7.9 miles/52.4 miles (sick with Gastritis) - 11.6 lb weighted vest Week 18: 53.8/52.4 miles (2.1 marathons) - 14.7 lb weighted vest Week 19 (current week): 11.1 miles/56.7 miles - 17.8 lb weighted vest Total miles walked: 1,165 miles (44.5 marathons, New York, NY - Omaha, NE ) - 9.2 miles per day Total calories burned: 230,8000 (65.9 lbs of fat) Weight Loss: 106.9 Lbs in 33 weeks = 3.2 lbs per week average #charitablegiving #charity #investing #dividends #dividendinvesting

Hey my lovely LinkedIn Network, I can't believe I've surpassed $1,500 already, this was more than I would have hoped for! I want to thank everyone who has donated thus far. It has meant a lot to me and more importantly, it's helping improve the outcomes of thousands of Children worldwide (not just LA!). I'm shooting for $2,000 by July 21st (currently 83% of goal) and I know you can all help me reach it! We got 3 weeks to go until the big race, but it's never too late to make $1, $5, $10, or even $25 donation! Anything helps: https://lnkd.in/gu7cUwBj Last, but not least, I finally stacked my events together during my workouts, so these times include the collective pain & suffering. My biggest improvement has been swimming where I've seen almost 1:20 100m times. I believe simulating the actual race day along with open-ocean swims 2x per week will help me meet or exceed my benchmarks. Swim 750m: 15 minutes vs. 22 minute | Benchmark: 15 minutes Run 5K: 38 minutes vs. 32 previous | Benchmark: 30 minutes Bike 12K: 26 minutes vs. 28 previous | Benchmark: 40 minutes Overall: 79 minutes vs. 82 previous | Benchmark: 90 minutes Stay tuned for more updates!