As the country is in the full grip of Covid-19 our thoughts are with the frontline workers and the incredible jobs they are performing for all of us. Many people have taken up the challenge to support NHS charities in various actives from their living rooms or driveways. Understandably the NHS needs all the support we can give but there are countless other charities who are in desperate need at this time,
many who may not survive this crisis. Little John's House is one such charity. The normal LJH Summer School, which has been running for the past 20 years and provides much needed support for venerable children as well as much needed funds for the charity, is unable to proceed this year. Therefore, there are 2 exciting fundraising projects currently running which we would love your support with.
The projects have been inspired by the initiative taken by the organisers of the London Marathon, through their 2.6 challenge campaign, which has enabled us to think of some alternative ideas for fundraising:
1. Liz's rowing marathon!
One of the LJH trustees, Liz Harris, has rowed a marathon in her living room! You can see her final section here. An amazing effort! Click here to sponsor Liz.
2. Mags's Run to Romania
By the end of May, Mags is aiming to get as many people as possible to get involved in covering the distance between two rainbows, one at the end of her Mum and Dad's house in Torrington, Devon and the other on the Little John's House! The distance between them is roughly 2,133 miles. If you would like to get involved and cover some of these miles on your daily exercise (walk or run), perhaps get your friends to
sponsor you and let Mags know how far you have covered. Click here to sponsor Mags.
3. Katie's Climbing Challenge
Katie Clarke, a long term supporter from Nottingham, has started a challenge to climb the collective height of the highest peak on each continent by climbing stairs! She would love some support from other people joining in, if you know anyone with a staircase at home! To sponsor Katie, click here.
4. Hannah's 40 hours exercise
Another long term supporter, Hannah Pedder-Smith, has pledged to do 40 hours of exercise in the week ofher 40th birthday! To sponsor Hannah, click here.
