Andrew's marathon for Hope - Leeds Marathon 2023
Dear friends!
On May 14th I am running the Leeds Marathon to help raise important funds for debt advice charity Christians Against Poverty "CAP".
I'm currently working for CAP in their excellent Debt Operations Department assisting our clients to become debt free. I see firsthand the vital role that CAP has in our clients' lives in helping them to navigate their debts.
In August 2022, CAP requested YouGov complete a poll for them. They found that 84% (estimated 44 million) of people in the poll say they have been financially affected by the cost of living crisis.
Why am I doing this challenge?
- This is my debut marathon so I am going into unchartered territory. I really wanted a challenge that is worthy of your donations. Getting ready will take a full life commitment.
- I like running and where I live in Leeds is nice and hilly which makes training much more interesting.
- I want to be challenged physically, mentally, and most importantly challenged in my own faith.
Why should you give to CAP?
- CAP is a free debt advice charity offering vital financial, practical, and spiritual support to help clients become debt free!
- CAP offers other free services running throughout the country in their local debt centres. This includes CAP's job club which help people get into work and CAP's flagship "CAP Money" course designed to help everyone how to manage their finances.
- CAP is a nationwide charity helping clients in all corners of the UK in Scotland, Northern Island and Wales.
- CAP also invites people to know Jesus personally and has seen many come to faith during their time with them.
AMAZING STATS
- 20,000 people have become debt free as part of CAP's debt advice service since 2010.
- 800+ have made a response to Jesus since 2010.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Events dates: Leeds Marathon Sunday 14th May.
- All donations you give will go directly to CAP, and not to myself first. Please let me know if you have any queries or concerns.
- Follow my training on Strava - here's my profile https://www.strava.com/athletes/3659101
- Share this link! Let's see what God can do!
Here's their Website: https://capuk.org/ - why not try their benefits calculator to see how much you could save?
Link to Leeds Marathon: https://www.runforall.com/events/marathon/leeds-marathon/
CAP are on social media! Follow them for updates woop woop!
Organizer
Andrew Whitcombe
Organizer
England
Christians Against Poverty
Beneficiary