<div>**UPDATE** We did it. The running portion of the mission is complete — 14 marathons in 14 days, 590 kilometres.
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<div>We will present the cheque to Community Care Durham
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<div>on September 14th, 2026 at 9:30 am - all are welcome to join us in celebrating.
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<div>This journey was a success for so many reasons, but my biggest takeaway will be the incredible support and inspiration of a community that rallied together behind this mission.
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<div>Thank you all for believing, supporting, and being part of something truly special. Please share this mission with anyone you think will be interested; there is still time to donate and help us make an even bigger impact.**
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<div>This summer, I’m running 555 kilometres (345mi) in 14 days - not for a medal, but as proof of what’s possible. There was a time when I relied on a mobility scooter and took 33 pills a day. Movement felt impossible; now it's medicine!
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<div>Hi, my name is Jp Horgan. I’m fundraising for Community Care Durham (CCD), a cause that’s close to my heart and gives back to the community in a big way.
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<div>I’m running to raise funds and awareness so others facing physical or mental health challenges can access the support they need — and to show that no matter where you start, your next steps can change everything.
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<div>Today, every step I take is a statement: healing is real, resilience can be trained, and the human spirit is far stronger than we think.
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<div>Completing a full marathon (42.2 km) every day for 14 consecutive days takes resilience, and it takes a team. That's where you come in.
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<div>This challenge is about belief, endurance, resilience, and community — and it will change lives.
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<div>Community Care Durham (CCD), delivers many community services, such as:
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<div>Meals on Wheels &amp; Community Food Boxes ($100 is roughly 12 frozen entrees or 8 hot meals delivered).
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<div><strong>All donations will go directly to Community Care Durham(CCD)</strong> to support their essential programs serving individuals and families in our community.
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<div><strong><em>SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES</em></strong>
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<div>Sponsorship is different from a donation.
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<div>we're humbly seeking monetary donations and/ or gift cards for places like gas, grocery, and all weather running apparel).
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<div><strong>Why This Matters</strong>
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<div>Community Care Durham provides vital services that many individuals and families quietly rely on. This run is a way to turn physical endurance into tangible impact — transforming every step into meaningful support.
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<div>555 kilometers.
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<div>*The run will go East in July 2026, from Port Perry, Omeemee, Peterborough, Havelock, Marmora, Madoc, Tweed, Kaldar, Towards Ottawa; the run will go from Ottawa to Montreal and finish in Longueuil QUE
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<div>learn more about Jp:
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<div>*Note: gofundme takes 2.9% +$0.30 of each donation = $3.20 of every $100
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