David Labuschagne, Harrison Spinks head of marketing is looking to trade miles for beds when to takes part in the TCS London Marathon later this month.
Labuschagne’s efforts will see the manufacturer donate a bed to charity partner Zarach for each mile he completes.
The company already donates 30 mattresses a month to the childrens’ poverty charity. Zarach is tackling child bed poverty, helping every child have a safe, comfortable place to sleep and the chance to thrive at school. Partnering with schools to identify children experiencing bed poverty, Zarach connects families with community support services, delivering bed bundles to children across West Yorkshire, the Tees Valley, Liverpool, and Stockport.
‘Running the marathon is a huge personal challenge, but it’s nothing compared to the challenges many children face every night without a safe place to sleep. Knowing the long-lasting difference a safe, comfortable bed can make to a child’s life, makes every mile worth it, and I am so proud to support the vital work Zarach is doing,’ says Labuschagne.
‘We’ve been proud to support Zarach for several years now, and having recently increased our monthly mattress donations by 50%, we’re delighted to continue this longstanding partnership. The marathon is no exception, and I’ll be motivated by knowing that every mile directly helps children experiencing bed poverty get the safe, comfortable sleep they need to thrive.’
‘We’re so incredibly grateful to Harrison Spinks and its partnership. We’re delighted that David has chosen to take on such a huge challenge to raise awareness and funds for Zarach: children’s lives will be changed because of his efforts,’ says Amy Green, Zarach head of communications.
Labuschagne can also be sponsored via Donorbox.
