Sponsor amazing vegans for great causes
Two vegans are running to stretch themselves to their limits for the sake of causes they really care about. You can encourage them with whatever you can spare in sponsorship, it'll carry them through the tough parts.
Mitso's amazing 155 mile Spartathlon
On the 26th and 27th September Vegan Runner Demetrios (Mitso) Kehayioglou will be runnning the gruelling ultra-distance race, Spartathlon, 155 miles from Athens to Sparta within 36 hours. He thought it would be a fantastic way to raise money for Sea Shepherd, and so he is seeking sponsors. For details on how to sponsor him see Sea Shepherd's Facebook page or email Show email address..
Kevin tells you about his planned Half Marathon
On Sun 26th October, I will take part in the Birmingham Half Marathon to raise much needed funds for my chosen good causes. I used to enjoy cross country running at school, but that was only ever 1 or 2 miles and was over 20 years ago! So, it`s going to be pretty tough because I`m well out of shape, but i`m hoping to complete the 13.1 miles in approx 2 hours!
It'll all be worth while if I can raise lots of money for my three causes! All the money I raise will be split equally between the following:
1. Animal Protection Agency - They campaign against the trade in wildlife for pets. Parrots, reptiles and other endangered species are trapped in the wild and sold in markets across the world.
2. Viva! - The biggest vegetarian campaigning organisation in the UK. They promote veggie diets for the benefit of animals, human health, the planet and starving people across the globe.
3. The West Midlands Vegan Festival - Possibly the region's biggest ever vegan extravaganza, in Wolverhampton on Sat 1st Nov.
If you would like to sponsor me, you can download a sponsor form.
Even if you can`t sponsor me yourself, please do forward this on to others who may be able to.
Many thanks in advance for your support. Kevin.
Date: 2008-09-10
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