CAFOD at the London Marathon
May 1, 2025
On Sunday, 37 CAFOD runners lined up to take part in the London Marathon. So far, they have raised over £120,000!
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The London Marathon is this weekend!
April 24, 2025
The London Marathon is just a few days away, and CAFOD has 38 brave souls who are ready to take their places on the starting line. We’d like to introduce you to Matt and Felicia who have been training and fundraising for the marathon in support of CAFOD’s work around the world.
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April 11, 2025
Lent is drawing to a close and Holy Week is just around the corner. We’d like to invite you to join us in CAFOD’s Walk to Easter.
Continue reading “Join us for the Walk to Easter”The Chess Valley Community Big Lent Walk
March 31, 2025
Ana Ingles and Jane Irwin organised a Community Big Lent Walk in Rickmansworth for over 50 parishioners and members of their local community.
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March 21, 2025
On Saturday 8 March, more than 60 local people from Caversham, Tilehurst and Reading took part in CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk, walking the first stage of St James Way as part of the historic Camino Ingles (English Way).
Continue reading “Reading parishes’ Big Lent Walk along the Camino Ingles”CAFOD supporters in Rickmansworth enjoy their first Christmas Fun Run
January 13, 2025
Over 30 enthusiastic runners gathered at Our Lady Helper of Christians in Rickmansworth to take part in the very first ‘Chess Valley Christmas Fun Run’. Neil Roper from CAFOD’s Fundraising Events team went to meet the organisers and even joined the runners on the course.
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January 3, 2025
Harvest might seem a while ago now, but we thought this story from Fast Day might be interesting as we think about cutting back after the festive period.
Continue reading “Clarice’s challenge to live for 5 days on £5”Running the ‘world’s most scenic marathon’ to support the fight against global poverty
December 16, 2024
Earlier this year Damian Porter took on the Richmond Marathon in London, which has been described as the world’s most scenic marathon.
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December 9, 2024
On Sunday 24 November, 14 intrepid souls stepped out onto the track at the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit to run for CAFOD, despite the very real presence of Storm Bert!
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November 18, 2024
Phil Neal took on the challenge to ride from London to Brighton for CAFOD, raising an amazing £400.
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