Lizzy Walker
Lizzy is running the 2022 London Marathon to raise money for the Brooke
Fundraising for Brooke
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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
I have decided to run the London Marathon in support of the Brooke
There are approximately 100 million working horses, donkeys and mules around the world, working to support the lives of around 600 million people. Using an approach based on evidence, advocacy, collaboration and community engagement, Brooke aims to create a world where these working animals are free from suffering and have a life worth living.
26.2 miles is nothing compared to:
- The typical distance Kendat, a Vet in Kenya travels on his motorbike to treat needy animals covering between 62 and 120 miles - Imagine trying to have enough medical supplies on your bike especially in the rainy season!
- the 3 hour walk for over 60.5 million Ethiopians make every time they need to collect drinking water. I'll be well rested before and after the event. There are over 30 households, 184 equines and 300 other animals benefiting from the recent project to install a spring water point in the Dawuro Zone of Southern Regional State.
The money raised will fund projects such as:
- Farrier schools in Sengal so that equines feet are well maintained. Much like me trying to complete the marathon with a stone in my shoe or the wrong size shoes.
- Educating on the importance of and facilitating the provision of fresh water in Pakistani brick kilns so that humans and equines have access to water during and after work. I could not image taking on the marathon without access to water at the many drink stations across the event but many brick kilns did not understand the importance of keeping hydrated or have the resources to provide water throughout the day.
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