Jonny's Cambridge Half 2026

I’m lacing up for another half marathon, at this point my legs seem to sign me up before my brain does and this time I’m running in support of Khandel Light. This small volunteer‑run charity supports vulnerable families in the desert communities of Rajasthan, India. They provide clean water, healthcare, education, and emergency relief to help families break the cycle of poverty. Working closely with local partners, they make sure support reaches those who need it most. Every donation helps children stay in school, families access essential care, and communities build a more secure future. Thank you for backing both my ongoing running habit and this incredible charity.

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Khandel light, a registered charity, was created in June 2000 by Dr Peter Gough, following his first visit to Khandel, Rajasthan. Dr Gough formed a committee of ten volunteer Trustees, drawing together a broad range of skills and expertise. The Trustees sought to improve the quality of life in this desert region, one of the poorest in India and indeed the World.

The community currently supported by Khandel light consists of 26 villages with a total population of around 30,000, covering an area of approximately 300 square kilometers (120 square miles). This is roughly equivalent to the rural section of the North Hertfordshire District, around the towns of Baldock, Hitchin, Letchworth and Royston.