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Eighty people ran for Team Amnesty in this year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon, cheered on by Amnesty colleagues © Marie-Anne Ventoura/AI
Lessons from a legend
Teacher Emily Ford (right) ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon inspired by her mum – and a poster…
I grew up in a family involved in activism. There was a clear sense that equality doesn’t just happen – we all need to demand it. We had a poster up in our house with a quote from Brazilian educator and philosopher Paulo Freire: ‘Washing one’s hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.’ That has stayed with me.
My mum is an Amnesty legend. In the 1980s, she wrote letters of action and always explained to me and my sister the human rights abuses Amnesty was seeking to stop. At 74, she runs a plant stall outside her house and sells upcycled cards for the Palestine Trauma Centre – she raised £1,000 last year. I donate part of my monthly income to Amnesty as a way to make change. This is how loyalty to an important charity and cause can be shared and spread. I have run off and on over the years, but this was my first half marathon for 10 years. My training started in April on my solitary countryside route. On race day I liked the live music with the Samba band and steel pans and the Amnesty cheering squad but what motivated me was sheer bloody-mindedness and my sponsors.
I see fighting for justice and equality as fundamental to my work as an English teacher and my driving motivation. I try to make sure that every decision I make leads to improved equality, and I encourage students to consider their power in the world. It’s part of my job.
You can add to Emily’s total:
justgiving.com/page/emily-ford-1723811410568 36 AMNESTY WINTER 2024 Approaching the new year
It’s close to the time for resolutions and exciting new possibilities. For 2025, Team Amnesty has lined up a number of challenge events that include running, cycling and trekking. You can act in solidarity with those who need support by helping raise vital funds for our human rights work. First on the agenda is the Brighton Marathon. Also see our Events calendar (below). Whatever you do, we are here to support you. For ideas and more information contact
team@amnesty.org.uk
EVENT CALENDAR 2025
16 March Bath Half Marathon 18 May Hackney Half Marathon 25 May Edinburgh Half Marathon 13-15 June Arla Great North Swim 28-29 June Peak District Challenge 23-27 July London to Paris Cycle
More info
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