On 19th April, the streets of Coventry came alive with hundreds of runners taking on the city’s annual Running Festival – and among them was a remarkable team of 17 individuals, all running for Feed The Hungry.
Whether they were pounding out the half-marathon or racing through the 10km route, every one of them ran with a purpose far bigger than a personal best. Together, they raised over £3,000 for Feed The Hungry’s projects around the world – money that will help feed children in schools, support families in crisis, and bring hope to some of the most vulnerable communities on earth.
Keeley, who ran in the Coventry 10K said, “It was such a brilliant day from start to finish, the atmosphere was amazing and the crowd support really kept me going. Knowing I was running to raise money for Feed The Hungry UK made the distance worthwhile.”
Watching a team cross the finish line – faces flushed, medals around their necks, smiles wider than expected – it’s hard not to be moved. These runners chose to turn their personal effort into something that genuinely changes lives. And Feed The Hungry is incredibly grateful to every single one of them.
Could Someone You Know Do Something Amazing?
Challenge events like the Coventry Running Festival are one of the most powerful ways our supporters can make a difference – and the good news is, you don’t have to run a step yourself to be part of it.
Do you have a son or daughter who’s been talking about doing a marathon? A friend who’s always fancied a half-marathon? A grandchild who’d love the idea of an inflatable 5K? Feed The Hungry has a range of sponsored challenge events throughout the year – from serious road races to gloriously muddy fun runs, bungee jumps, and everything in between.
If you pass this on to just one person who might be inspired to take on a challenge, you could be the reason another child gets fed.
All of our upcoming challenge events – and information on how to sign up and fundraise for Feed The Hungry – can be found at fth.org.uk/events.
Thank you to our Coventry Running Festival team. You ran well. You gave generously. And somewhere in the world, children will eat because of you.
Take on a challenge and raise money for a good cause.
