Lanarkshire SCIAF staff ran the Edinburgh Marathon for charity

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.
Lanarkshire SCIAF staff braved rain, hail and wind but came out smiling after taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon.
Ben Wilson, 36, and Jennifer Adams, 53, each ran different legs of the 26.2-mile course.
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They were running in different teams – Jennifer's team ran it in 4 hours 13 minutes and Ben's team did it in 3 hours 54 minutes.
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Eight SCIAF (Scottish Catholic International AId Fund) staff in total ran on the day. Jennifer was pleased to land the 'Glory' last leg of 4.4 miles.
Jennifer, from Cambuslang, 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!'
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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 ran its Relay of Hope in Edinburgh, calling for cancellation of crippling debts which trap countries in cycles of poverty.
Ben is from Rutherglen and ran the eight-mile 'Gosford' leg.
He said: 'It was a fantastic day. It was great to do this together with SCIAF colleagues and the support we received was amazing.
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'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.'
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The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund helps people in the world's poorest places to lift themselves out of poverty, work together to protect our common home, and help them recover from disaster. For almost six decades SCIAF has reached out global neighbours in need, irrespective of their race, religion or background, sustained by the generosity and love of people in Scotland.
Jennifer added: '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!'
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If you would like to support Ben and Jennifer, please go to http://bit.ly/3SAWYCX
You can also support SCIAF's 'Cancel Debt, Choose Hope' campaign by simply adding your name to the petition at www.sciaf.org.uk/debt
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