Round-the-world cyclist Mark Beaumont backs Mary’s Meals’ triple giving campaign

British long distance cyclist Mark Beaumont is supporting our latest campaign that moves regular giving up a gear by enabling recurring gifts to go three times further this summer.  

Anyone who sets up a new monthly Direct Debit before 31 August this year will have their first three donations tripled, thanks to a group of generous supporters.  

The supporters behind the initiative have made funds available up to £100,000 which means the kindness of new regular givers to Mary’s Meals who sign up this summer will go three times as far.  

The extra funding also means that for those whose already have a regular gift in place to Mary’s Meals and would like to increase their donation, every additional penny will be tripled. 

Mark, who holds a world record for cycling 18,000 miles around the globe in less than 79 days, and recently set another record time for cycling from Land’s End to John o’ Groats in 39 hours and 40 minutes, as part of a relay, is supporting our new regular giving campaign. 

He said: “This is a unique opportunity for regular donations from new and existing Mary’s Meals’ supporters to go the extra mile. It’s the perfect time to join Mary’s Meals as a regular giver, as each penny will go three times further for children in the world’s poorest communities.  

“At the schools in the countries where Mary’s Meals works, like Malawi, Haiti and Ethiopia, each meal costs an average of 8p, so this summer’s funding boost will change the lives of many hungry children. 

“I’m delighted to support this initiative, as it makes a little giving from individuals go a long way towards creating a brighter future for children in the world’s poorest countries, ensuring they have a daily nutritious meal at school and the chance to learn and flourish.”