From March 1st AJEX is inviting people of all ages to be involved in a sponsored ‘70 Miles for 70 Years’ fundraising initiative to walk, jog, run, cycle or even swim 70 miles. Participants can take on the challenge individually or as a group with a school class, youth organisation or synagogue. AJEX is challenging people to think creatively on how they can complete 70 miles. Ideas include: Running or cycling 70 miles in a weekend (or as a spinning club), completing laps in your garden, children walking half a mile around their playground.
The money raised from sponsorship will help AJEX to plant 70 trees in Her Majesty The Queen’s name in places that British Jewish Servicemen and women have served.
National Chairman, Dan Fox said: “AJEX has been grateful and honoured to receive support from members of the Royal Family over our long history. Jewish servicemen and women have served the Crown in peacetime and in war for nearly 300 years. It is a source of great pride for us that a quarter of that time has been under Her Majesty the Queen’s reign”.
Chief Executive, Fiona Palmer said: “We hope individuals and groups across our community will join us in this special project to mark the Platinum Jubilee. We look forward to seeing people of all ages getting involved as part of the 70 miles for 70 years. It will be great to see the many ways the 70 miles can be achieved!”
To receive a sponsorship pack sign up via: www.ajex.org.uk or email Jubilee@ajex.org.uk to receive one. Your 70 miles should take place between March 1st – August 31st 2022
Any funds raised beyond the project will go towards supporting AJEX’s work in Welfare, Education, Remembrance and combatting Antisemitism.
