Incredible Supporters Taking on Big Challenges for CHAT!

We’re thrilled to share some of the amazing fundraising efforts currently underway in support of Celia Hammond Animal Trust. From marathons to mountain climbs, our wonderful supporters are taking on incredible personal challenges to raise funds for animals in need, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Every mile run and every challenge taken on brings us closer to saving more lives: abandoned street cats, injured strays, frightened ferals, and vulnerable kittens who need urgent care, love, and a safe place to call home — whether in celebration, in honour, or in loving memory of someone special

• Paige Clark will be taking on the Saucony London 10k, on the 12th July. Paige chose to fundraise for us after we helped save her beloved cat, Ginger, in 2020, when unexpected veterinary costs were beyond what her family could afford. Now, Paige is running to help ensure other cats and their owners can receive the same lifeline when they need it most.
• Leanne and her brother Sean and her brother Sean will be running The Big Half in September 2026 in honour of their mum, Ruth Weir. Ruth was a huge animal lover with a particular soft spot for cats and a long-standing supporter of the Celia Hammond Animal Trust, especially the Lewisham centre, regularly donating funds and supplies. This run is a heartfelt way of remembering Ruth while supporting a charity that meant so much to her.
• Zita Balogh will be taking on the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge on 26 September. Inspired by the care we provided to her dog, Holly, and a friend’s beloved cat, Zita is tackling this demanding walking challenge to give back to a charity that has meant so much to her.
• Morgan Lewis are fundraising for CHAT throughout the year with a series of different events, one being a table tennis tournament — thank you so much to everyone who’s taken part and donated.

Your dedication and generosity help us continue our vital work rescuing, treating, and rehoming animals who need us most. Along with the cats, we’re cheering you on every step, bake, climb, and pedal of the way!

To each of these inspiring individuals THANK YOU!

Please click the links to support their efforts, help smash their fundraising targets, and send your messages of encouragement.

Feeling inspired?
If you’ve got a challenge in mind, whether it’s a marathon, skydive, cycle, or community event and would like to raise money for Celia Hammond Animal Trust, we’d love to hear from you! We’ll support you every step of the way. Please email headoffice@celiahammond.org

Together, we can give more cats the second chance they deserve. 💛