Dear Jack,

My name is Tony Riddle, and I’m a natural lifestyle coach and barefoot endurance athlete. Like many of you, I have been a passionate supporter of Survival International for many years.

This year, I’ve decided to raise funds for Survival’s vital work by running the London Marathon – and I’m asking you to join me.

Survival’s work has always inspired me. Indigenous peoples deserve to have their homes free of illegal invaders who bring devastating disease, or government and corporate interests that exploit their territories, often with terrible violence.

I know that Survival never takes any money from governments, to maintain their independence, so I wanted to do my part and fundraise.

In 2020, I took part in the UK's Three Peaks challenge for Survival. I scaled three of the country's highest peaks in 24 hours. To challenge myself – and raise more funds for Survival – I decided to do it barefoot. While it tested my mental and physical limits, knowing I was doing it for a great cause helped me through it. In the end, we raised almost £8,000 for Survival.

A few years later, and I’m fundraising for their important work again. This April, I’ll run the London Marathon – all 26 miles – barefoot.

Fellow Survival supporters, will you help me make this an even bigger fundraiser than the last? Together, we can go above and beyond my £10,000 goal.

Much love,
Tony Riddle