Guidance and Signposting for Life's Challenges
When we started the Mark Hewitson Foundation, the goal was simple: Provide immediate support when people need it most. Not next month.Not after a long assessment.Not once things have completely fallen apart. But in the moment. And since then, the difference has been real. The Numbers (Because They Matter) Since launching, we have: • Distributed […]
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Volunteer Fundraiser – Role Description Organisation: Mark Hewitson Foundation 💝 Location: Remote / Based in Coventry or surrounding areas (flexible) Time commitment: Flexible – a few hours per week, can vary based on availability Reports to: Trustees ————————————————————————— About the Foundation The Mark Hewitson Foundation 💝 is a UK-registered charity (No. 1194907) set up in […]
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One small act of care, for a family starting again. Today, we supported a woman who had recently fled domestic abuse with her three young children. She’d just been given the keys to a council flat here in Coventry — a new beginning, but one without furniture, food, or even the basics. Her only formal […]
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We are truly thankful to everyone that has supported our Mark’s Charity, be that by donations, fundraising or sharing our social media posts. I felt it opportune to share with you how donations have been spent, because every penny counts. Every year in December we offer enhanced support to those who need it the most, […]
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I want to attempt a running marathon, I really do, but sense got through to me this morning, just in time to stop me signing up for the Berlin Mara next September. My knees are shot, I know that and, with a possible exception for the GNR, my long distance running efforts are over. So […]
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Claris, the bike, has arrived! Like a kid at Christmas, I got her home, attached the bits, tinkered, read the manual, tried on the gear. HA! Shit just got real. In less than a year, I will be riding 100 miles for Anthony Nolan and Team Margot. The last time I got on a bike I was […]
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I thought I should write something and update you all. I have no idea what’s going to come but here goes. Firstly, thank you. Thank you, thank you for all of your support. Your words of encouragement, shares of my posts, blogs and tweets, and donations mean the world to me. In doing […]
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Today I kinda ran a half marathon. Tonight, I don’t even want a Gin. There’s the context for this blog. Firstly, the good stuff. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Your words of support and encouragement over the last few months, since I started this crazy-ass idea, this morning before my first official half marathon […]
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In 9.5 hours time, I will cross the start line and begin the first of my 3 halfs and 1 full marathon of 2017. To be honest, I’m feeling very nervous. No, that doesn’t quite cut it. I am shitting myself. I don’t know why because I know I can now run the required distance, […]
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A week to go before the first instalment of this years Marathon Challenge begins. What have I learned about this running malarkey and myself this week? First up, let me acknowledge the good thing. I “ran” another 13.1 miles today and I even conquered the, officially titled, Radford Rd incline for the first time. It’s a […]
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