Lucas Slowik

Lucas's London Marathon page

Fundraising for The Countryside Alliance Foundation
£1,224
raised of £1,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: London Marathon 2019, on 28 April 2019
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Story

A 22 year old looking to complete a huge lifelong challenge in running the London Marathon as well as giving back to such great Charities.

Having a family member who has raised money for Great Ormond St following a kidney transplant to one of his children, I really do see the benefits of charitable giving. Both the process of raising money and directly seeing the positive change it can have on people’s lives was hugely rewarding, so I am keen to do it myself. The use of the countryside  by the Foundation to help others is something I can understand. Not everyone in the country has access to the support and distractions we enjoy in the city.
Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland is a unique and wonderful project run by The Countryside Alliance Foundation which marries support, counselling and fly fishing into an alluring weekend programme for ladies with breast cancer. Retreats are free of charge to lady participants and any lady who has, or has had, breast cancer is eligible to apply, subject to medical clearance. The itinerary incorporates advice, support, counselling, relaxation techniques and the beautiful sport of fly fishing. The focus is very much on moving forward. The retreats are delivered by trained facilitators including a psycho-social therapist, a health care professional (e.g. physiotherapist, nurse), as well as qualified fly fishing instructors and fishing guides.Additionally it’s an opportunity for friends and family to give back indirectly for the dinners, lifts and drinks over the years. A lot of people making a small sacrifice can make a big difference.

There is more to the Countryside Alliance than people in smart suits on horseback.

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About the campaign

About the charity

Many children and young people know little about the countryside and rural way of life. Its programme of educational initiatives will introduce them, and their teachers, to the beauty, importance and diversity of our rural heritage, inspiring them to become passionate about its future and protect it for future generations.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,223.27
+ £216.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,223.27
Offline donations
£0.00

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