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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Eight Glasgow SCIAF workers complete Edinburgh Marathon
Staff members from the Glasgow-based Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) braved the harsh weather to take on different 'legs' of the 26.2-mile course. The colleagues tackled the Royal leg, the Cock and Pan Leg, the Gosford Leg and the Glory Leg, which are 8.3 miles, 5.5 miles, 8 miles and 4.4 miles respectively. Read more: Former Glasgow football ground could become nationally important site Jennifer Adams, 53, from Cambuslang, ran the 4.4-mile 'Glory' leg, and her team finished the race in four hours and 13 minutes. The other SCIAF team completed the race in three hours and 54 minutes. Jennifer said: "I loved doing the Glory Run – I got the cheers from all the supporters on the streets for doing the least amount of miles! "It was an amazing day for all our colleagues – great atmosphere and camaraderie among us all, despite me getting absolutely pelted with hail and wind and rain two minutes into my run. "2026 – I'll watch from the street and cheer!" Jennifer Adams (Image: Supplied) One of the charity's main reasons for running the marathon was to contribute to the "Relay of Hope," a global movement designed to draw attention to the worldwide debt crisis. SCIAF are participating in the cause to call for the cancellation of crippling debts that trap countries in cycles of poverty. The team have create an online fundraising page to raise donations for the cause which is available here: SCIAF has spent nearly six decades helping people in the world's poorest places to escape poverty, protect their living conditions and aid disaster recovery. Read more: Immersive Tutankhamun exhibition to bring ancient Egypt to Glasgow this summer Ben Wilson, from Rutherglen, who ran the eight-mile Gosford Leg, said: 'I only ran eight miles. "Some kids in the countries we work in walk that distance just to get to and from school. "That's why the work that SCIAF does is so important, especially our campaign on debt this year. "Until countries can break free from the shackles of unjust global debt, they won't be able to fully break out of the cycles of poverty they're trapped in. "I really hope us running the marathon will encourage others to sign our petition and call on politicians to put people ahead of profit."
Daily Record
20-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Renfrewshire charity staff set to put best foot forward at Edinburgh Marathon
SCIAF workers who live in Renfrewshire will each run different 'legs' of the 26.2-mile course on Sunday. Renfrewshire charity workers will be putting their best foot forward as they run the Edinburgh Marathon. Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) staff who live across the area are set to take on the challenge this Sunday – having added their own twist. Catriona Elliott and Mark Adams, both from Bridge of Weir, and Paisley's Mari Everett, together with her son Thomas, will each run different 'legs' of the 26.2-mile course. These 'legs' – the Royal leg, The Cock and Pan Leg, the Gosford Leg and the Glory Leg – are 8.3 miles, 5.5 miles, eight miles and 4.4 miles respectively. Nine SCIAF staff in total will be running on the day. Mark, Catriona and Mari all work for SCIAF which helps people in the world's poorest places to lift themselves out of poverty, work together to protect their common home and help them recover from disaster. For almost six decades, SCIAF has reached out to global neighbours in need – irrespective of race, religion or background – sustained by the generosity and love of people in Scotland. The marathon is also SCIAF's contribution towards the 'Relay of Hope' which is a global moment at the end of May when organisations around the world are taking action to draw attention to the global debt crisis. SCIAF is running its Relay of Hope event in Edinburgh and calling for cancellation of crippling debts which trap countries in cycles of poverty. Mari, aged 56, told the Paisley Daily Express: 'I am so proud to be running for SCIAF. The memory that has stuck with me most from my first trip overseas with SCIAF was the distances that people walk in Malawi every day just to get to school, work or buy food at markets. 'The challenges that people living in remote communities face every day has motivated me on this challenge. I last ran nearly 10 years ago and didn't ever plan to do anything like this again. 'The encouragement of other SCIAF staff [runners and those supporting from the sidelines] has been crucial to me not only completing my training programme but actually enjoying it – most of the time!' Like Mari, 43-year-old Catriona will be running the 5.5-mile route. She said: 'I've worked at SCIAF for just over three years but SCIAF has been part of my life as long as I can remember. 'The Wee Box was a prominent feature in my house growing up. It's a privilege to work for SCIAF and to be surrounded by a group of dedicated and passionate colleagues. 'I'm excited to run together as a team for the Edinburgh marathon relay, raising awareness and funding for the incredible work SCIAF and our partners do overseas. 'It's been great fun training alongside and motivating each other and it's a bonus that I've had to get off the sofa and get fitter to hopefully do SCIAF proud on the day.' And Catriona went onto explain: 'My children Joshua and Iris have been my cheerleaders and personal trainers and my training plan has focused mainly on trying to keep up with them on their bikes.'
Daily Record
16-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Rutherglen and Cambuslang SCIAF staff doing charity run at Edinburgh Marathon
The charity was founded at St Columbkille's school in Rutherglen in 1965. SCIAF staff from Rutherglen and Cambuslang will be putting their best foot forward on Sunday, May 25, as they run part of the Edinburgh Marathon – relay style! Ben Wilson, 36, from Rutherglen and Cambuslang's Jennifer Adams, 53, will both run different legs of the 26.2 mile-course. The charity was founded at St Columbkille's school in Rutherglen in 1965, by Monsignor John Rooney and volunteer John McKee with a budget of just £8000. SCIAF is the official aid and development agency of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland and now works in eight countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Jennifer, who is running the 4.4 miles 'Glory' leg said: 'I've worked for SCIAF since I left Trinity High in 1988, as a YTS in the first SCIAF office in St Columbkille's Hall in Rutherglen. 'I love what I do in the finance team in SCIAF and the amount of change I have seen SCIAF bring about in my 37 years is remarkable. 'Our supporters, our partners and my colleagues are amazing and I want to continue my support with all of them. 'My sons Scott and Glenn and my dog walking friends have been keeping me going and encouraging me with my training – this running and training has had another benefit – getting into all those clothes I never thought would fit again!' Nine members of staff from SCIAF (The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund) will be running on the day. The different 'legs' – the Royal leg, The Cock and Pan Leg, the Gosford Leg and the Glory Leg - are 8.3 miles, 5.5 miles, 8 miles and 4.4 miles respectively. The marathon is also SCIAF's contribution towards the 'Relay of Hope', a global moment at the end of May when organisations around the world are taking actions to draw attention to the global debt crisis. SCIAF is running its 'Relay of Hope; in Edinburgh, calling for cancellation of crippling debts which trap countries in cycles of poverty. Ben will be running the eight-mile 'Gosford' leg of the marathon. He is SCIAF's director of public engagement and said: 'I run regularly at lunchtime with colleagues, so hopefully I will be ok on the day running the eight miles. 'As well as raising money for SCIAF's amazing work, I'm running the marathon as part of the global 'Relay of Hope' campaign for debt cancellation. 'Many of the countries that SCIAF works in are crippled by huge debt owed to rich banks and big business. We think its deeply unjust that private lenders can rip off poor countries with excessive interest rates and aggressively enforcing loans. It's trapping countries in cycles of poverty – and it needs to stop.' If you would like to support Ben and Jennifer, please go to You can also support SCIAF's 'Cancel Debt, Choose Hope' campaign by simply adding your name to the petition at *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
