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Martin's Starting Block Challenge

Fundraising for Dame Kelly Holmes Trust
£635
raised of £400 target
Event: The Starting Blocks Challenge, from 5 July 2021 to 31 March 2025 Start fundraising for this event
Not every young person has the opportunity or inspiration to unlock their potential and find their Starting Block in life. The challenge aims to change whats possible for those young people who are facing challenges in their everyday lives.

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My Starting Blocks Challenges involves going back to the place and challenge which got me into running and a more active lifestyle after years of inactivity. It's 13 years since I completed the Great North Run and my usual run is now 2 or 3 miles tops, so its going to be a real challenge to finish without walking! I'm taking part in the Starting Blocks Challenge to help Dame Kelly Holmes Trust change what's possible for those young people who are facing challenges in their everyday lives. The Trust works with world-class athletes who use their experience at the highest levels of sport to mentor young people. Over the next ten years the Trust aims to support 10,000 young people through programmes designed to improve their wellbeing, help them build healthy relationships and establish the confidence, self-esteem and resilience they need to achieve in education, work and life. Please sponsor me on my challenge and join me in supporting the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.

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About the campaign

Not every young person has the opportunity or inspiration to unlock their potential and find their Starting Block in life. The challenge aims to change whats possible for those young people who are facing challenges in their everyday lives.

About the charity

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust puts world class athletes shoulder to shoulder with young people facing adversity. Equipping them with a winning mindset and shaping their futures, it's a teammate like no other. Our sporting champions help the next generation move forward with confidence.

Donation summary

Total raised
£635.00
+ £158.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£635.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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