Man to take on the London Marathon to support Leeds charity with a mission to end child bed poverty

David Labuschagne will take on the London Marathon on April 26 to fundraise for Leeds-based charity Zarach which delivers essential bed supplies to children who do not have a bed of their own.

So far, David’s online fundraising page has already raised over £1,600 to support the charity.”

David said: “Running the London Marathon is a huge personal challenge, but it’s nothing compared to the challenges many children face every night without a safe place to sleep.

“Knowing the long-lasting difference a safe, comfortable bed can make to a child’s life, makes every mile worth it, and I am so proud to support the vital work Zarach is doing.”

As David is the Head of Marketing at premium bedmaker Harrison Spinks, every mile he runs in the marathon will be matched by the donation of a bespoke mattress to the charity.

Harrison Spinks’ fundraising initiative builds on a longstanding partnership with Zarach where they have donated over 820 mattresses to the charity to help in poverty enjoy a safe and comfortable night’s sleep.

David said: “We’ve been proud to support Zarach for several years now, and having recently increased our monthly mattress donations by 50%, we’re delighted to continue this longstanding partnership.

“The marathon is no exception, and I’ll be motivated by knowing that every mile directly helps children experiencing bed poverty get the safe, comfortable sleep they need to thrive.”

Zarach delivers bed bundles which typically include a bed frame, mattress, duvet, pillow, complete set of bedding, and pyjamas, to children across West Yorkshire, the Tees Valley, Liverpool, and Stockport experiencing poverty.

Their aim is to ensure all children get a good night’s sleep and the chance to thrive at school and the charity has thanked David for his support.

Amy Green, Head of Communications at Zarach, said: “We’re so incredibly grateful to Harrison Spinks and their partnership.

“We’re delighted that David has chosen to take on such a huge challenge to raise awareness and funds for Zarach; children’s lives will be changed because of his efforts.”

To support David’s London Marathon fundraiser, visit his online donation page.