A well-meaning soul, usually recovering from a personal tragedy, determines to run or bike across Canada for charity. “It’s great for someone who wants to combine a desire to trek with a desire to raise money,” Greg Thomson, research director with Charity Intelligence Canada, told the National Post. And the financials get really dubious once the costs of a cross-Canada marathon are factored in. Just ask Ginny and Kerry Dennehy, who completed a three month bike tour across Canada and raised more than $700,000. Finally, a charity marathon can be a lucrative idea if you’re already famous.

Source: National Post May 31, 2017 14:37 UTC