Renfrewshire Charity Workers Take on Edinburgh Marathon Relay Challenge

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Renfrewshire charity workers, Mark Adams, Catriona Elliott, Mari Everett, and her son Thomas, will be putting their best foot forward as they run the Edinburgh Marathon relay challenge this Sunday. The team of six SCIAF staff members will run different legs of the 26.2-mile course, with each leg ranging from 4.4 miles to 8.3 miles. The charity's participation is part of the "Relay of Hope" initiative, a global moment that aims to draw attention to the global debt crisis and advocate for the cancellation of crippling debts that trap countries in cycles of poverty.

Key Takeaways:

  • The team of six SCIAF staff members, including Mark Adams, Catriona Elliott, Mari Everett, and her son Thomas, will run different legs of the Edinburgh Marathon relay challenge.
  • The charity's participation is part of the "Relay of Hope" initiative, a global moment that aims to draw attention to the global debt crisis.
  • The team has been training for nearly a year, with some members last running over 10 years ago.
  • SCIAF staff members, including Catriona, have been motivated by the charity's work in their local communities and the global communities they support.
  • The team will run legs of the race with lengths ranging from 4.4 miles to 8.3 miles.
  • SCIAF's "Wee Box" is a well-known feature in the lives of many SCIAF supporters, including Catriona, who has grown up with it.
  • SCIAF staff members, including Mari, have been running with the encouragement of their colleagues and family members.
  • The team is raising awareness and funding for SCIAF's incredible work overseas through their participation in the relay challenge.

Statistics:

  • Nine SCIAF staff members in total have signed up to run on the day.
  • Six SCIAF staff members will run different legs of the Edinburgh Marathon relay challenge.
  • The length of each leg ranges from 4.4 miles to 8.3 miles.
  • The charity's participation is part of the "Relay of Hope" initiative, aiming to draw attention to the global debt crisis.
  • The global debt crisis affects many countries in poverty, with SCIAF advocating for the cancellation of crippling debts.

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