Jonathan Pollinger

JP's fundraiser for Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale - Cardiff Half 2024

Fundraising for Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale
£375
raised of £500 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Cardiff Half Marathon 2024, on 6 October 2024
We support vulnerable older people to improve quality of their lives

Story

Thanks for visiting my JustGiving page. On Sunday, 6 October 2024, I will be running the Cardiff Half Marathon, aiming to set a new personal best time of under 1:36:49. I’m doing this to support Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale, a local charity I volunteer for and who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.

Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale has spent half a century helping vulnerable and isolated older people in our community. Their mission is to create a society where older people are respected and supported to meet their aspirations. They offer essential services such as shopping, transport, befriending, and practical help, which are crucial for older people to remain independent in their homes. They also provide information and advice, benefit checks, care home advocacy, toenail cutting, and support during hospital discharges, among other services.

As a volunteer for Age Connects, I provide befriending services, offering companionship and support to older people who may otherwise feel isolated. I’ve seen first-hand the positive impact this charity has on our community. I’ve always been keen to support older people in our society where sadly they don't get the respect and help they deserve and need.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast, and secure. Your details are safe and will not be shared or used for unwanted emails. Once you donate, your money goes directly to the charity, making it the most efficient way to support this cause.

Please consider supporting me and this incredible charity in their 50th anniversary year by donating.

Every contribution however small makes a difference.

Thank you.

JP

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About the charity

It’s a sad reality that older people are particularly vulnerable to social isolation or loneliness owing to loss of friends and family, mobility or income. It can be a terrible and frightening experience to see no-one for days on end. Every one of us is getting older, and regardless of circumstance it is something that we will all have to contend with. Hopefully, most people have the benefit of friends and family to help them along life’s journey. Sadly, many older people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan do not have this security and are all alone facing the uncertainty that old age can often bring. They may be recovering from illness or bereavement, struggling to cope financially or cope in any one or a dozen of ways. At Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale they find practical help and advice and people who care about the challenges they face. Our local charity makes a huge difference to the lives of so many older people who have nowhere else to turn and often are vulnerable, isolated and in poverty.

Donation summary

Total raised
£374.50
+ £86.88 Gift Aid
Online donations
£374.50
Offline donations
£0.00

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