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.
Continue reading “CAFOD supporters in Rickmansworth enjoy their first Christmas Fun Run”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”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.
Continue reading “Running the ‘world’s most scenic marathon’ to support the fight against global poverty”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!
Continue reading “Silverstone in the rain!”November 18, 2024
Phil Neal took on the challenge to ride from London to Brighton for CAFOD, raising an amazing £400.
Continue reading “On yer bike! Phil’s fundraising cycle ride to Brighton”September 30, 2024
This year’s annual Silverstone Run Fest will take place on 24 November. We are very excited to announce that we have an excellent representation from sisters of the Faithful Companion of Jesus running for CAFOD, alongside teachers from English Martyrs in Long Eaton.
Continue reading “Silverstone Run Fest: Nuns and teachers running for CAFOD”September 20, 2024
Marcus Warner lined up at the Big Half Marathon in London on Sunday 1 September as CAFOD’s representative among 16,000 other runners.
Continue reading “Marcus and the Big Half”July 12, 2024
CAFOD volunteer Tim C O’Brien explains why he chose to write a book about St Francis and what his connection to CAFOD means.
Continue reading “The Failed Franciscan: A book by CAFOD volunteer Tim C O’Brien”March 21, 2024
The 40 days of Lent are drawing to a close, and next week is Holy Week. Whether you have been part of the Big Lent Walk or not, there is still time for you to join in the Walk to Easter!
Continue reading “Join us for the Big Lent Walk to Easter”March 15, 2024
The London Marathon takes place on 21 April and CAFOD has a full team of runners this year. David Wells – an international speaker, teacher, catechist and author – will be one of them.
Continue reading “Why David is running the London Marathon for CAFOD”