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Group of people in orange “Move for Meals” Comic Relief t-shirts dancing and holding sports equipment around the Comic Relief logo, with text: “We’re moving for meals to raise money for Comic Relief to help ensure no child in the UK goes hungry.”Group of people in orange “Move for Meals” Comic Relief t-shirts dancing and holding sports equipment around the Comic Relief logo, with text: “We’re moving for meals to raise money for Comic Relief to help ensure no child in the UK goes hungry.”

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On 13th September, I’ll be taking on my first full-distance Ironman.

Ironman Wales is a one-day 140-mile endurance triathlon made up of three disciplines:

🏊 2.4 mile (3.8km) sea swim in Tenby
🚴 112 mile (180km) cycle through the Pembrokeshire countryside
🏃 26.2 mile (42.2km) marathon run

It’s widely regarded as one of the toughest one-day races out there, starting with an open water sea swim, followed by a notoriously hilly bike course and finishing with a marathon through the steep, historic streets of Tenby.

I’m taking on this challenge to raise money for Comic Relief, with a target of £1,400 (to signify 140 miles) - enough to provide access to a holiday club for 70 children.

Every donation will go even further, as Sainsbury’s will match every pound raised - doubling the impact of all contributions.

At Sainsbury’s, we have a clear mission: good food for all of us. We believe every child should grow up nourished, strong and full of possibility. Yet today in the UK, 1 in 7 families are going hungry and over 2 million children don’t have enough food to grow, learn and thrive. Together with Comic Relief, we’re working towards a future where every family has access to good food, so no child goes hungry.

This cause is also personal to me. For over a decade, I’ve volunteered weekly at youth clubs and children’s programmes in underprivileged areas of Bolton, where I’ve seen first-hand the difference the right support can make to young people’s lives.

Anything you can donate will be much appreciated and make a real difference.
Raised so far

£1,110

Target

£1,400

79.28571428571428% there

Achievements

£100 - Meals for a classroom of children

£250 - A child’s after school meals for a year

£1,000 - 48 places at a holiday club

£2,500 badge.

£2,500 - Run a food club for a month

£5,000 badge.

£5,000 - Meals for 30 children for a term

£15,000 badge.

£15,000 - Open and run a new food club for a year

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