Running Tokyo Marathon so refugee children can enjoy sport

$5,001 of $5,000 goal
Given by 38 generous donors in 4 weeks

Raising funds through running Tokyo Marathon and in doing so bringing refugee children the opportunity to play sport

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On 1 March this year I am running Tokyo marathon for Japan for UNHCR. It is my 4th Major marathon and with all the turmoil going on in the world I wanted to run for a cause. What better cause than one which gives refugee children the chance to enjoy sports and life. Sports have always been a part of my life and my childrens' lives so I could not imagine what it would be like to not be able to simply enjoy sports at the most basic level.

Donations for Japan for UNHCR's cause will be used for sports and education support, to nurture the will to live of refugee children and young people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict. The specific results of the support include improving the school attendance rate of refugees, improving the learning environment including facilities for sports, and training coaches.

Who knows what future athletes might be uncovered through a program like this one or what joy and purpose might be brought to their lives through something as simple as kicking a football or running...

Its fair to say that my training for this one has not gone to plan and a number of challenges have come up along the way especially a grumpy achilles so knowing that I am running for a cause bigger than myself will ensure that I do everything within my power to cross that finish line and earn the dollars you give for these kids.

These children have already run their marathon so please help me run mine and support my cause.

Shaun McGivern's involvement (page creator)

I am running Tokyo marathon to assist this charity in raising funds to bring sports to refugee children, and in doing so bring a purpose and joy to children who have been deprived of something so basic as playing sport.

Use of funds

Donations are used for sports and education support to nurture the will to live of refugee children and young people. This will improve school attendance rates of refugees, improve learning environments like sports facilities and help train coaches.

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Latest donations

Olive & Grover Halverbach
Olive & Grover Halverbach on 14 Mar 2026
Nice one mate. Good thing you’re Well Heeled!
$696
Shaun McGivern

Thanks Chris and Ange. Unreal. Love the name

Shaun McGivern
Sam
Sam on 06 Mar 2026
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Shaun McGivern

Thanks Sam. Amazing

Shaun McGivern
Campbell
Campbell on 03 Mar 2026
$200
Shaun McGivern

Cheers Tarz. Greatly appreciated

Shaun McGivern
Darcy and Jonty
Darcy and Jonty on 03 Mar 2026
$150
Shaun McGivern

Thanks Sarah Darcy and Jonty.Appreciate your support and patience

Shaun McGivern
Hamish
Hamish on 02 Mar 2026
Good effort and great cause.
$50
Shaun McGivern

Thanks Champ. Greatly appreciated

Shaun McGivern

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This campaign started on 23 Feb 2026 and ended on 23 Mar 2026.