Mar 02, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

50at60: Paul's Mission to Education and Young People

UPDATE: I am blown away by recent super-generous donations. Wow. But I do want to stress *any* amount, however small, is really appreciated. Thank you! I am trying to raise £50,000 in 2025, the year I turn 60, through my own personal giving and hopeful support of friends and the organisations I work with as I undertake various physical challenges. I also hope to speak at STEM-related events throughout the year, particularly to encourage young women and people from diverse backgrounds to develop and pursue a passion for science, technology, engineering and maths. I really believe the charities I am supporting are making a meaningful difference, and I will personally match all donations - the total above includes the donations I have made so far alongside incredibly generous supporters! Over the last 10 years, I have discovered incredible organisations in the UK that are doing wonderful things to help young people find their way through education and into the world of work. I have been particularly inspired by the following charities: Big Change (https://www.big-change.org/): nurturing young leaders, and equipping young people for life rather than just exams; Mission 44 (https://mission44.org/): illuminating pathways into STEM careers for those from diverse backgrounds; Stemettes (https://stemettes.org/): helping girls and young women to find their way into STEM subjects; The Benedetti Foundation (https://www.benedettifoundation.org/): providing opportunities for young people to learn music, teaching much more than just how to play an instrument. And I love to see young people being involved in the strategy conversations and decisions that form these initiatives. The Challenges: I aim to run a 10K every month, and also participate in the gruelling Etape Loch Ness 100KM ride (including a very big hill). Watch this space for more challenges! 26 January: 1st 10K run of the year - DONE 23 February: London Winter Run 10K - DONE 30 March: Mezza Maratona D'Italia 10K run - IN TRAINING 27 April: Etape Loch Ness 100K ride - IN TRAINING 4 May: Wings for Life World Run (approx 10K) - IN TRAINING 7 June: Blenheim Palace Half Duathlon July: TBA 24 August: Asics LDNX 10K 28 September: London Vitality 10,000 10K run October: TBA 23 November: Run Fest Silverstone Formula 1 Circuit (10K) 7 December: Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit (10K) All donations made through this page on the Givewheel platform will be split between Big Change, Mission 44, Stemettes and the Benedetti Foundation and used towards the projects they are supporting. If you are a UK tax payer, please include Gift Aid if you can - that way the charities get 25% more at no cost to you. THANK YOU!

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