Hey everyone!

I wanted to share some awesome news with you. As some of you may know, I've already checked off two of the big 6 marathons from my list. And guess what? I'm gearing up for my third one in Tokyo next year, in 2024! But here's the exciting part: I won't just be running for myself this time. I'll also be supporting an amazing charity called ACE (Action Against Child Exploitation), who are all about helping children living in poverty and giving them a better chance at life.

So here's the deal: I've been selected as one of the lucky 100 runners who get to take on this marathon and make a real difference.  

Child labour is a massive issue worldwide. Can you believe that 1 in 10 kids around the globe are involved in some form of child labour? But ACE is on a mission to put an end to it. They run these awesome projects in rural communities, lasting 3-5 years, where they work to rescue kids from exploitative labour and protect them from harm. They also focus on education, improving family incomes, and getting the whole community involved in standing up for children's rights. And that's where your support comes in!

Now, here's the fun part for me: my training kicks off in November 2023, and this time I'm aiming to smash my personal record and finish the marathon in under 3 hours and 10 minutes. It's gonna be intense, but totally worth it. To make it all happen, I'm reaching out to all of you amazing people to help me raise $1400. This will contribute to the cause I'm passionate about. If you can spare a few bucks, I'd be over the moon and forever grateful. Every little bit counts, seriously!

Thanks a million for supporting me, it means a lot :)

You guys are awesome!

Steve