Stepping out for vulnerable communities.
Baptist Minister Rev Paul Revill is putting his best foot forward to support farmers around the world battling climate change.
Rev Paul Revill, from Pill, is taking part in the Bournemouth Half Marathon on Sunday, October 13 to raise money for international development agency Christian Aid .
The 59-year-old, who is a pioneer minister at a new emerging church in Portishead, called Salt House, is no stranger to runs having completed the Great North Run five times, thanks to a prompt from a friend who worked for Christian Aid who challenged him to take up running when he turned 50. But this is his first since a health scare a couple of years ago.
He explained: “This will be my first long-distance run since I suffered an angina attack two years ago, so something of a personal challenge and milestone.
“I chose to do another long distance run because I wanted to see if I could still manage it, I wanted to support a good cause, and I am always up for a challenge.”
Paul has set up a fundraising page for people to make donations – Bournemouth Half Marathon - Christian Aid Fundraise– and has set a target of £500. The money raised will go towards Christian Aid’s Harvest of Hope appeal which is focussing on support for farmers in vulnerable communities, battling with extreme weather events and changing climates.
Alongside its local partners, Christian Aid is working to find the most sustainable ways – from installing new equipment, to planting smaller, hardier crops – to support people facing the climate crisis.
To support Paul, please visit Bournemouth Half Marathon - Christian Aid Fundraise and to find out more about the work of Christian Aid and how to get involved go to www.christianaid.org.uk .