Jonathan Edwards
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Hi everyone,
I've really enjoyed getting back into running during this lockdown period. So to keep my momentum going, I've decided to participate in the Royal Parks Half Marathon, with a few other colleagues from JDX Consulting.
I've set myself a target of fundraising £500 for the International Justice Mission (IJM).
I am going to train hard for the next couple months, and intend to beat my previous time of 1hr45 that I set 2 years ago.
If you can help me out with a donation, I would be very grateful.
**EVENT INFO**
Where: London
When: 11th April
What: Half Marathon (21km/13miles)
**FUNDRAISING INFO**
Target: £500
Charity: International Justice Mission (IJM)
**About IJM**
Over 40 million people are in slavery today, more than at any other time in history. Slavery happens everywhere and it is the third most profitable criminal industry in the world. We are all connected to the violent abuse of vulnerable people right around the world through the goods we buy, the clothes we wear, the food we eat, and the coffee we drink. However, the good news is that we know how to end it.
Modern slavery – and other forms of violent exploitation - thrive when laws are not enforced and abusers go unpunished. IJM has seen first-hand that when victims are rescued and are given the resources to heal, and perpetrators are held accountable for their crimes, the abuse can be stopped and lives can be restored.
Over the past 20 years, IJM have helped to bring more than 55,000 individuals to freedom from violent oppression and in areas in which we have worked, we have seen slavery fall by up to 86%. As we emerge from the global pandemic of Covid-19, never has there been a more urgent time to build a future of justice, where all are free. Find out more about how and where IJM operates here or see our founder’s Ted Talk.
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Jonathan