Catching Lives

The Hiking for the Homeless team have completed their 3 peaks challenge, climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 23 hours 45 minutes! This was no easy feat but it was worth it for all the generous donations they have received on their Virgin Money Giving page. You can help them reach their total by visiting here- (all donations go directly to Catching Lives)- https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/…/3Pea ksChallengeforCatchi…

The team have reached the bottom of Ben Nevis in just over 5 hours and are back in the minibus on the way to Scafell Pike. Below are some pics from the first climb.
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Snow on Ben Nevis. Who fancies a snowball fight?? https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/…/3Pea ksChallengeforCatchi…

HIKING FOR THE HOMELESS 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE. One hour in and a 3rd of the way up Ben Nevis. Thank you all for the donations. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/…/3Pea ksChallengeforCatchi…

Another group of volunteers. This time it's Paula, Emily, Lizzie and Christine. Paula has been with us for almost 10 years.

A group of workmates at Dover District Council will be attempting to complete the National Three Peaks Challenge on 14th June 2019, climbing Ben Nevis (4,413 ft) in Scotland, Scafell Pike (3,209 ft) in England and Snowdon in Wales, all within 24 hours.
There are 9 team members in total, which includes 7 walkers and 2 drivers. They will start their journey with Ben Nevis on Friday 14th, before driving to Scafell Pike in the Lake District, and then finally facing Snowdon at the end of the challenge.

Day 2 of our pictures of volunteers. This is Richard, Julie, Om and Anne, who are regular Tuesday volunteers. Thanks for all that you do.

Felicity's Ultra-Marathons update! Felicity has completed the Jurassic Coast challenge (one of the 5 ultra-marathons she is doing!). Her thoughts on this are below-
"This was definitely one of the most physically and mentally challenging things I have ever had to do. High winds and torrential rain only added to an already very difficult challenge. It was tough. Really tough! A gruelling 15 hours and 13 minutes brought me in at 44th place (11th in the female category). Not ba...d out of the 554 who managed to finish. (Sadly 209 did not).
There were times when I wasn't sure if I would get through it and for the first time there were tears of joy at the finish line. I’d love to put my feet up, but with only three weeks until the next challenge, I’ve got to recover keep the fitness level up!"
Her fundraising page can be found below and here- https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Felicity Elms
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National Volunteers Week was last week so we are a bit late (!) but this week we are going to highlight a different one of our brilliant volunteers each day of the week.
Today is George, who has been volunteering in our kitchen for a couple of years now and is also one of our trustees. Thanks for all you do for us and our clients George.

My Tie will be at the Elham Summer Food and Craft Festival on Sunday 16th June 11am-2pm. They are selling items, with profits kindly coming to Catching Lives. Details about the festival can be found here- https://allevents.in/…/summer-food-and- craf…/200016956188113

A huge thank you to Ulrikke who is taking part in numerous 10K races in Kent to raise money for Catching Lives. Her next race is on 9th June and you can read more (and support her through donations) below.

Thank you to all our volunteers who give up their time to help us and our clients, we couldn't do it without you.

A huge thank you to Felicity Elms who has already raised an amazing 1,138.60 for Catching Lives. This Saturday, Felicity is running her third of five ultra-maratons, all to raise money for our charity.
You can find out more, and donate, through the below link.