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Jewish Care and Jami supporters running the distance for charity
To date, the young runners for Jewish Care and Jami have raised an impressive £16,972.
Supporters of two leading communal charities will show their dedication this Sunday by running 26.2 miles through the streets of the capital for the TCS London Marathon 2024.
To date, the young runners for Jewish Care and Jami have raised an impressive £16,972.
Victoria Caplin is running the TCS London Marathon for the first time for Jami, the mental health service for the Jewish community, which has recently integrated with Jewish Care. Victoria has found a passion for running over the last few years and noticed an improvement to her mental health since starting her running journey.
Victoria said: “I have struggled with my own mental health and understand the profound impact of feeling isolated by one’s thoughts and the pressures amplified by social media. The mere thought of seeking support once filled me with shame and hesitation, despite knowing its potential benefits.
“However, through running, I have made great connections, and it has provided me with the time and space to quiet the turbulence within my thoughts and emotions, offering a sanctuary for inner calm and personal growth”.
Joshua Carmel-Brown from South Woodford has taken fundraising in his stride, raising almost £2,300 for Jewish Care, a charity which four generations of his family have been involved with.
He said: “My great-grandparents were cared for at Jewish Care’s Vi & John Ruben’s House care home and I have seen firsthand the importance of the services Jewish Care provides. In 2020, when the pandemic hit, I spent some time volunteering at Anita Dorfman House care home at Sandringham and was inspired by the employees and volunteers who worked tirelessly to support Jewish families, and who continue to do so.
“Running the marathon will be a huge test, having undergone serious knee surgery back in February 2022. But I’ve enjoyed my marathon training.”
The 22-year-old previously ran the London Royal Parks Half Marathon in 2018 alongside his dad, Jewish Care’s chief executive officer Daniel Carmel-Brown, who ran the London Marathon in 2017. Josh is following in his footsteps this Sunday.
Jamie Steinberg from London is also taking on the challenge and running 26.2 miles for the first time while supporting Jewish Care’s services. He said: “My friend unfortunately had to pull out of the race, so I have picked up the baton to get this marathon done at the last minute for this wonderful charity”.
Steinberg’s grandfather, Martin Steinberg, is a resident at Jewish Care’s Otto Schiff care home in Golders Green. Jamie added: “My grandpa has been unwell for a long time and for the last four years has been in the care of one of their incredible homes. We can’t express how grateful we are to this amazing charity”.
Daisy Coutts, clocking up the miles this year for Jami, said: “Running the London Marathon has been on my bucket list and raising money for Jami was an obvious choice as I have been a supporter for a few years now.
“Providing mental health support is so important, especially at a time when the NHS is so overstretched and can’t meet everyone’s needs. I am very pleased that people in the Jewish community, who are struggling with their mental health, can instead turn to Jami for help. I think it’s an amazing charity doing amazing work.”
Olivia Fox and Adam Driver have joined forces to raise money for Jami’s services, totalling over £7,000 so far for the charity and this Sunday will be the duo’s first ever marathon.
Fox said: “Mental health is a cause close to our hearts and we have supported the brilliant work that Jami does for both the Jewish community in London for a few years now.”
Jewish Care’s director of fundraising and marketing, Ellisa Estrin, said: “We’re so incredibly proud of all our runners and thankful to all of them for taking on this amazing challenge, to raise vital funds for Jewish Care and Jami to support our services for people in the community”.
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