Jess McGreal, Author at CAFOD Blog

Sunny days and generous ways: Join CAFOD for a Summer of Hope

May 21, 2024

Sporting equipment arranged around the words Summer of Hope

As summer approaches, and with the promise of warmer weather on the horizon, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and get together with friends and family. This year, we’re treated to a summer of sport, with the Euro’s, Copa America, Tour de France, Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics and Paralympics taking place between June and September. With a particularly sporty summer ahead, why not make the most of this and organise a Summer of Hope fundraiser for CAFOD!

Sky high for humanity: One CAFOD supporter’s soaring adventure

May 1, 2024

Daniel Lintott, a member of the Guildford circle of Catenians, raised a whopping £3,470 for CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal – smashing his target by 247%!

TeamCAFOD triumphs at the London Marathon

April 23, 2024

On Sunday 21 April, 17 remarkable runners completed the London Marathon as part of TeamCAFOD. With determination in their hearts and a commitment to making a difference, they embarked on a 26.2-mile journey with nothing but smiles on their faces! Hear from the team about their experience running in one of the most popular marathons in the world.

TeamCAFOD at the London Marathon: Joan’s story

April 17, 2024

The London Marathon returns, and TeamCAFOD is back bigger and better than ever! On Sunday 21 April, 17 incredible runners will be taking to the streets of London to run a staggering 26.2 miles, all raising money to support CAFOD’s work around the world. In this series, hear from some of the team about how they’re gearing up for the big day.

TeamCAFOD at the London Marathon: Andy’s story

April 12, 2024

The London Marathon returns, and TeamCAFOD is back bigger and better than ever! On Sunday 21 April, 18 incredible runners will be taking to the streets of London to run a staggering 26.2 miles, all raising money to support CAFOD’s work around the world. In this series, hear from some of the team about how they’re gearing up for the big day.

TeamCAFOD take the London Landmarks Half Marathon by storm!

April 9, 2024

On Sunday 7 April 2024, over 18,000 people ran through the heart of London, weaving through the iconic landmarks, to complete the extraordinary London Landmarks Half Marathon. Among them we saw five incredible TeamCAFOD runners cross the finish line.

TeamCAFOD at the London Marathon: Immi and Linds’ story

April 3, 2024

TeamCAFOD at the London Marathon: Josie’s story

March 26, 2024

Big Lent Walk 2024: Meet our wonderful walkers

March 11, 2024

The Big Lent Walk is in full swing, and we’re past the halfway mark now! Thousands of walkers across England, Wales and Scotland are all walking an incredible 200km this Lent to fight global poverty. Hear from some of our wonderful walkers about how they’re making great strides in this year’s challenge.

The Big Lent Walk has begun!

February 14, 2024

Starting on 14 February, the Big Lent Walk is 40 days of walking with the aim of reaching 200km and raising money for CAFOD’s work around the world. And you can still get involved!