The Three-Lake Charity Run saw Councillor Oguntola run around Willen, Furzton, and Caldecotte Lake, raising vital funds for three local charities dedicated to making a difference in Milton Keynes.
In a remarkable display of endurance and commitment to giving back to the community, Milton Keynes City Cllr Nana Oguntola embarked on an ambitious three-lake charity run on June 15th. Her run commenced at Willen Lake, then on to Furzton Lake, and then finally on to Caldecotte Lake, where she concluded her endevours.
The three charities Nana did the run for are:
Making Good Better
This organisation is run by Maria Affa, where they provide breakfasts to the community of Fishermead. She brings the community together to interact, enjoy a meal, reduce loneliness, and build connections. Maria does this with a limited budget and little financial support, but a lot of passion. Help us to give Maria a hands-up to continue to support the local community.
Grace's Kitchen
Tina has been involved over the years with charities bringing food and hope to disadvantaged people. When lockdown increased hardships of many, Tina used her catering, organisation, and people skills to help. Tina has a non-discriminatory approach and only sees needs that call for practical solutions. Her home and kitchen became a hub for providing a lifeline hot meal, delivered free to individuals and families. Tina continues to work tirelessly with charitable and multi-faith organisations to signpost vulnerable people as well as supplying basic food and hygiene needs. Her most recent project provided 100 hot lunches per day to children and young people during the school holidays, in addition to ongoing projects.
Family Food Bank
This small family food bank is run by husband and wife duo, Lavern and Maxine Robb. The couple provide food items to people who are struggling from the cost of living crisis with affordable food items in order to ease the burden on families, alleviate poverty, and ensure children do not go to bed hungry. This work is done with little to no financial support, but the desire of the couple to help others.
Cllr Oguntola wants to raise money to purchase more items in order to support even more families. According to Cllr Oguntola, these small charities are punching above their weight. They are not well known or highly visible to the public but are impacting and changing people's lives every day.
“I am truly humbled by the opportunity to contribute to the incredible work these charities are doing," said Cllr Oguntola.
"Their dedication to supporting our community is an inspiration, and it was an honour to lend my efforts to their cause. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported this endeavour and donated to these vital organizations and hope people will come forward to support them" she added.
People can still sponsor Cllr Oguntola at www.famk.co.uk Click the tab on the website ‘Charity Run’ to support Cllr Oguntola and the charities.
