La Fosse’s Post

The best thing about donating to a charitable cause is that.... you donate and make a difference. Sometimes you may think that if I do not donate X amount, it's not worth it or what will people think. On the other hand, in times like the present one, where a large section of the population in most parts of the world, is bearing the burnt of constantly high prices, one may feel the need to not spend much on anything that is perceived to be necessary. Well, in times like these the charitable causes need our support the most. And guess what, every #donation, no matter how small it is, counts. This is where power of community comes to work. For example, I am running in this year's #tcslondonmarathon for raising £ 2000 for Get Kids Going!, a UK based #charity, inspiring differently abled youngsters to compete in sporting events, from start to paralympic level providing them full support. As of today, I have managed to raise £ 562. I have four more weeks to complete the goal. So, - if 1438 of my 6615 #LinkedIn connections choose to donate £ 1 each - if 719 of my 1200 #UK based LinkedIn connections choose to donate £ 2 each - if 480 of my 1000 #London based LinkedIn connections choose to donate £ 3 each I will reach my target. Sharing below the link to donate to my cause, with great hope:

As we gear up for our 5th charity ball, reflecting on the journey, we can't help but feel a renewed sense of purpose. This year, we're back stronger than ever. Traditionally, my charity challenges have been marked by rest, sleep-outs for the homeless, and wild adventures supporting organizations like Loros. However, this milestone year called for something extraordinary. Over a few brainstorming sessions with my dream team – the incredible charity cyclist Darren and the marathon man Kevin – we pondered over a challenge that would not only commemorate the occasion but also push our limits. The idea of a triathlon emerged, but seasoned Darren cautioned that it might not attract the attention we seek. Enter Kev, with his wisdom, suggesting a catchy name for the event – and so, the "Fiveathlon" challenge was born. Picture this: 5 half Ironmans 70.3 miles, in 5 diverse locations, spanning 5 consecutive days. It's not just a physical feat but a testament to the power of collaboration. We're not just running for ourselves – we're running for a cause. We are supporting our 3 finalists of charity of the year, STEPS, FOCUS and HEARTWIZE. These worthy charities fuels our motivation. My role in this endeavor? Well, according to my dream team, it's to get in shape – having never swam in open water and carrying a fair few extra pounds there’s some work to do and here's my public commitment to it. By sharing this, I'm hoping it becomes a source of motivation and accountability. But we can't do this alone. We're calling on our network, friends, and colleagues to join us for a leg of this journey and, more importantly, to support us in raising funds for these great charities. Stay tuned for updates from Kev as he navigates the logistics, and feel free to ask me about my training – I'll need all the accountability I can get! Let's make this Fivathlon challenge more than just a physical feat; let's turn it into a testament to the strength of community and the impact we can create together. 🏃♂️🌈 #Fivathlon #CharityRun#CommunityImpact

Cycle to Work Day -If you follow us regularly, you will know that some of our team are very keen cyclists and have completed amazing cycling challenges to raise money for deserving charities. We hope you will consider taking part in #cycletoworkday. Take part in the UK’s biggest cycle commuting event - It’s a day to get in the saddle and experience the brilliant benefits everyday cycling offers – mental, physical and financial – first-hand. Cycle to Work Day is for absolutely everyone. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t cycled in years or have never cycled at all. This is just about giving it a go. #cyclescheme #activetravel #cycleforlife

Here is to 10 more great years

At One Impossible Thing we want to break down barriers that impede people from participating in sport. Redistributing preloved sports shoes to those who struggle to afford them, is our main way of doing this. But we also know that sometimes motivation is a barrier from getting out there and being active. Which is why we're involved in organising the Boxmoor Virtual Marathon! The idea is to run, bike, scoot, walk, swim or wheel your way through the 26 miles/42kms, over a ten week period. In this Olympic year, the virtual marathon starts when the Olympic Flame arrives in France on 8th May. You have until mid July to complete your marathon, so you can have your finishers medal in time for the Olympic Opening Ceremony! It’s a great challenge for families, who can get out together on their bikes or on a walk together. If you do 5kms each week, you’ll have completed your marathon by July, with time to spare! All money raised through sponsorship will ensure we can carry on with all the work we do with schools, homeless charities, refugees groups and school holiday activity camps. Once registered, you can ask families and friends to sponsor you. If you ask 10 people for £10, that’s £100 you’ve raised! For more information and to register, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/d8aYqCTG #fundraisingchallenge #motivation #sportforall

A few people have messaged asking how they can support the HoodEx Charity. The truth is, we have to build the gym as we go, and until it's finished, we're always playing catch-up. We haven't had any substantial funding, and while I understand some people's viewpoint that I don't help myself because of how I rant and rave, and swear a lot, I don't see anyone else trying to do what I am, so unfortunately, I'm the person who's at the helm of this ship... Where's my old skipper Jerry Kyd when you need him? Anyway.... here's the final push. We just need gym equipment, and commercial gym flooring now, and while I'll be doing my usual ducking and diving (Ron Overton MBA described me as the best ducker and diver he's ever met), to get everything by hook or by crook, hard cash always helps! Please take a moment to read the following: At the HoodEx Charity (charitable status pending), we are creating a boxing gym and fitness center that is run by our beneficiaries. Our beneficiaries consist of young people at risk of offending, ex-offenders, individuals living in supported accommodation, and those with low-level mental health issues. In exchange for voluntarily running the gym, our beneficiaries receive free one-on-one training, boxing classes, and bespoke courses designed to improve physical health, mental well-being, and employment skills. HoodEx is peer-led by individuals with lived experiences similar to those we assist. We are specifically looking to raise money for commercial gym equipment. https://gofund.me/c287f39e

🌟 In 2024, YOU can change and save lives. We have invested over £16.5 million into research for the digestive system to date. But we can't stop there. People are still in pain. People are still suffering. Let's make 2024 the biggest year yet for guts! Every walk, bun-sale, raffle or head-shave has the potential to save lives. Fundraising doesn't always mean climbing mountains and running marathons. There are SO many ways you can help the UK get to grips with guts, and make a difference. Stuck for ideas? Here is some inspiration: • Get family and friends together for a raffle, bake sale or quiz night. The power of community is unstoppable! • Swap just one take-out coffee per month and donate £3 to Guts UK instead. • Host a Guts UK collection tub in your shop or business. • Having a new year clear-out? Maybe host a second-hand sale! • Do a sponsored silence. 💡 Are you feeling as inspired as we are? Contact us today to see how you too can get to grips with guts and change lives! #Fundraising #GutsUK #GutHealth #Running #Marathon #BakeSale #Cycling #Raffle #DigestiveSystem #DigestiveHealth #DigestiveHealth #GUTSelfie

Thank you so much for the generous donations and support to date for my Perth Marathon fundraiser for the Kai Fella Foundation, which helps prevent youth suicide. The marathon is in only a couple of days now, on 8 October. It is not too late to donate to this worthwhile charity, the GoFundMe link is below. I started training for the Perth marathon 4 months ago, as a positive outdoor activity to channel my focus into something that is challenging, healthy and positive. I have been following my coach's training program precisely and completed every type of training session, from long runs, to intervals and recovery runs. There is much confidence to be gained from knowing you have prepared as best as you possibly could, as well as training through varied conditions, such as storms, rain and the heat. This is not just for running or sports, but also for work and other activities. Roger Crawford, in his article, "the Power of Preparation", talks about needing to visualise how good it will feel to complete a challenge as part of preparation. He also says it is important to anticipate adversity and what may go wrong on the day and how you are going to plan for and react to it. You cannot control everything that will happen (such as the hot weather forecast for Sunday's marathon), but you can control your preparedness and how you will react to inevitable adversity, ensuring you are mentally tough enough to reach the finish line. https://gofund.me/dae117ab

https://lnkd.in/eEGxpyzb Ben Franklin's Investing to Give strategy can allow anyone to become a philanthropist. Here is the inspiring story of a Vermont janitor who donated a life-changing fortune to his local hospital and library, all thanks to long-term dividend growth investing. Week 19 of my vegan ultra experiment. Week 1: 61.1 miles Week 2: 61.7 miles Week 3: 62.3 miles Week 4: 62.9 miles Week 5: 63.5 miles Week 6: 64.1 miles Week 7: 64.7 miles Week 8: 65.3 miles Week 9: 65.9 miles Week 10: 66.5 miles Week 11: 67.1 miles Week 12: 67.7 miles Week 13: 90.2 miles (3.5 marathons) Week 14: 78.6 miles (3 marathons) Week 15: 72.6 miles (2.8 marathons) - 5.4 lb weighted vest Week 16 (Austin Marathon week): 81.1 miles (3 marathons) - 8.5 lb weighted vest Week 17 7.9 miles/52.4 miles (sick with Gastritis) - 11.6 lb weighted vest Week 18: 53.8/52.4 miles (2.1 marathons) - 14.7 lb weighted vest Week 19 (current week): 11.1 miles/56.7 miles - 17.8 lb weighted vest Total miles walked: 1,165 miles (44.5 marathons, New York, NY - Omaha, NE ) - 9.2 miles per day Total calories burned: 230,8000 (65.9 lbs of fat) Weight Loss: 106.9 Lbs in 33 weeks = 3.2 lbs per week average #charitablegiving #charity #investing #dividends #dividendinvesting

🧩✨ #AutismAwareness Top 36 Golf Course Rankings: Post 24 - Course #13⛳️ 🧩 💰 DONATE - Please help us get there by donating $36 today: https://lnkd.in/e4MFcQfd To represent the 1 in 36 kids affected by Autism in the US, I will be counting down my Top 36 Golf Courses that I have ever played with a short story/memory for each. If you could please consider donating $36 (or more) to Els for Autism via the link above, I would appreciate it ❤️ Golf Course #13 - Yeamans Hall Club Is it possible to capture the beauty, history, and vibe of an entire state into a single golf course? For the state of South Carolina, I believe Yeamans Hall does just that. Sitting just 12 miles from downtown Charleston and designed by one of my favorites, Seth Raynor, in 1924, Yeamans Hall sits on land that used to be the site of a 17th century plantation owned by the Yeamans family. When the country club was founded, it was built to attract wealthy northern financial men to Charleston in the fall and winter with 200-300 house sites. Today, it continues to be a successful private club with what I imagine to be one of the toughest waiting lists to add your name to in the country. What makes Yeamans Hall my favorite in South Carolina? People have asked me when making this list what criteria I’ve used, and it really comes down to three things: 1) The feeling you have when playing it, 2) How well you can remember each hole after the round, and 3) How badly you want to tee it up again on #1 after tapping in on #18. Maybe I’m biased because I grew up in SC, but for me, I’ve never played a course which puts me in a calmer/happier mental state and one where I want to tee it up again on #1 after I’m finished than Yeamans. It’s just such a fun course to play! If you have had the pleasure of playing it, I’m curious to hear if you enjoyed it as much as me ⛳️