APL Media’s lifestyle branch, Living360, has partnered with Crohn’s & Colitis UK on a six-week editorial series, designed to raise awareness of the conditions and highlight the real-world impact of charity fundraising challenges. 

The partnership will run from mid-April to late May 2026, culminating in the Edinburgh Marathon on 24 May, which Living360’s acting deputy editor Evelyn Richards will run in support of the charity. 

Over the six weeks, Living360 will publish a series of features exploring Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis through a mix of lived experience and expert insight. 

Evelyn says: “Taking on the Edinburgh Marathon for Crohn’s & Colitis UK felt like a meaningful way to combine a personal challenge with raising awareness of a condition that affects so many people, including a member of my family. Through this partnership, we hope to highlight the realities of living with Crohn’s and show the impact that fundraising can have beyond the finish line.” 

The partnership also reflects the growing role of fundraising challenges in driving both awareness and community engagement. 

Tim Todhunter, head of fundraising campaigns and events at Crohn’s & Colitis UK, says: “From marathons to personal endurance feats, charity challenges are growing in popularity as more people push themselves to support causes close to their hearts. These efforts don’t just raise vital funds, they also open up important conversations.” 

To donate 

If you’d like to support Evelyn’s fundraising efforts for Crohn’s & Colitis UK, visit her JustGiving page. 

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About APL Media  
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, producing high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors. Since 1997, it has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC, supported by brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. The portfolio also features Living360, a digital lifestyle brand covering wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture, distributed via national media and its own platform. APL Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns, editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also produced for national newspapers.  
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