Williamstown resident Dean Landy has embarked on his next Run from Poverty (RFP) marathon in Kenya.
On Monday, July 3, Mr Landy left for eight action-packed days where he will embark on a fundraising marathon to fight poverty overseas.
Mr Landy is the chief executive and founder of One Heart, a non-for-profit organisation which organises the run in Kenya.
RFP first started in 2015 and has been running every year since. This year 15 people from Australia are taking part in the fundraising run, 14 of which are from Melbourne.
Mr Landy said the event is a huge community experience that involves schools, locals and other athletes.
“It’s not a prize based marathon, but a true fun run where participants can select a distance that will challenge them, from 10km up to a full marathon of 42km,” he said
“Afterwards there’s a big community party where this year our guest of honour will be Kenya’s first lady, and local governor.”
The funds raised from the event go directly to One Heart which exists to empower vulnerable children to fulfil their full potential and break the poverty cycle.
“One heart is directly caring for nearly 250 kids who have previously been facing extreme poverty, but are now part of the loving one heart family,” Mr Landy said.
“The funds raised will go towards improving the education facilities at the one heart school to allow us to bring more students in, as well as provide much needed funds for nutritious food, healthcare and clothing for all of our children.”
Details: www.mycause.com.au/p/312835/deans-2023-run-from-poverty
Jennifer Pittorino
