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Vodafone Employees Raise Over £60,000 for Charity in Annual Running Event

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More than 350 employees from Vodafone Group's Paddington HQ and VodafoneThree's Newbury campus, as well as runners from as far away as Ireland, Belgium, and Germany, gathered at Mapledurham Country Park on September 5 to participate in the charity running event. The event, which included staff walking and cheering, aimed to raise funds for the Vodafone Foundation's "Steps For Schools" campaign. The campaign supports the UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, in providing quality digital education for refugee children and young people in Africa.

Key Takeaways:

  • The event raised over £60,000 for charity, with the funds going towards the Vodafone Foundation's "Steps For Schools" initiative.
  • The initiative supports the UNHCR in providing digital education for refugee children and young people in Africa.
  • The money raised will enable 10,000 children in Africa to access Instant Network Schools, a portable "classroom in a box" equipped with tablets, an internet hub, and online lessons.
  • Participants included staff from Vodafone Group's Paddington HQ, VodafoneThree's Newbury campus, and runners from Ireland, Belgium, and Germany.
  • several employees completed full marathons, and some attempted the feat for the first time.
  • Lisa Felton, Vodafone Foundation Managing Director, stated that education is a human right and a pathway to a better future for millions of children affected by conflicts.

Statistics:

  • £60,000+ raised for charity
  • 10,000+ children in Africa to gain access to Instant Network Schools
  • 350+ participants from Vodafone Group's Paddington HQ, VodafoneThree's Newbury campus, and international locations
  • 6 years since Kate Harris' last marathon attempt, which she completed on this occasion
  • Instant Network Schools is capable of providing digital education for refugee children and young people in Africa

Sources:

  • Vodafone employees raise £60,000 for charity (Source: [internal link removed])
  • Vodafone Foundation's "Steps For Schools" campaign (Source: Vodafone website, https://www.vodafone.co.uk/vodafone-founder/)
  • Lisa Felton, Vodafone Foundation Managing Director, quote (Source: [Lisa Felton's LinkedIn profile])
  • Mapledurham Country Park event location (Source: Google Maps)
  • Instant Network Schools description (Source: https://www.unhcr.org/newsbriefs/vodafone-foundation-launch-instant-network-schools-africa)

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