UK-based ultra-marathon event organiser Ultra X has announced a partnership with non-profit fundraising platform, GivenGain. This will aim to unlock the fundraising potential among the ultra running community.
Founded in 2018, with a mission to make ultra-running accessible to all, Ultra X hosts multi-stage ultra-marathons in locations across the globe.
With events as challenging as a five-day, 250-kilometre race across Tanzania, the event firm has noted an uptake in participants wanting to take on races for worthy causes. By utilising GivenGain’s online fundraising platform, Ultra X can now drive fundraising for charities.
Sam Heward, Co-Founder of Ultra X, said “We recognise that people taking on our events are doing so for the joy of it, to visit beautiful parts of the world, and to push themselves further. But we also know that challenges of this nature can spur a greater motivation to support causes close to their hearts.
“By partnering with GivenGain, a free tech platform and non-profit themselves, we know our participants and charities will get the very best one-on-one fundraising support, on a platform that ensures 100% of donations go to the right places.”
Will Irwin, UK lead at GivenGain, said “As the preferred fundraising platform for the Boston Marathon, we know that mass participation events can have a huge impact on charities and see enormous amounts of fundraising.
“It’s therefore a privilege to support the participants and charities involved in Ultra X events this year and beyond.”
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