Challenge for Heroes Fundraiser
May 12, 2020 by Sikh Entrepreneur
SACA Fundraiser Press Release #ChallengeforHeroes
SACA Supports (NHS Fund) by launching 3 unique Virtual fitness events for all the family and all abilities : The initiatives will be open to international participants and benefit the need for the urgent supply of protective equipment and raise funds for stocking food banks for the most vulnerable in society
UK,London–26th May– SACA an established charity has been running the Birmingham to London Cycle ride the late 80s. This year sadly due to the Corona Virus it has cancelled the event for the safety of all participants. Some of the organisers came up with an idea to raise over £5000 for supplying Physical Protective Equipment and ‘on the ground’ food supplies for food banks. The event will run from 26th April 2020 to 26th June 2020 with registrants set one of 3 challenges over any 10 days within the stated dates.
Dr Savi. “It’s a great way to stay fit and do much needed good for communities”
Founded in the late 1980s SACA has always held an annual physical bike ride from Birmingham to London. Riders aim for 100 miles on the first day from Birmingham to Luton and on the second day from Luton to London, achieving 130miles in total. SACA have always raised funds for children’s charities. Over the years SACA have raised over £750K. Charities have included: Barnados, NSPCC, WellChild, Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Home from Home.
As the annual SACA ride (2020) is now cancelled, three virtual challenges are available with online registration and virtual training sessions, participants will:
- Stay fit – Challenge 1 – Skip/Jump/walk/jog/cycle – any distance
- Heroes – Challenge 2 – run/cycle/walk (indoor/outdoor) – 50-100 miles (respecting UK guidance of social distancing)
- Ultra – Challenge 3 – run/cycle/walk (indoor/outdoor) – 100-200 miles (respecting UK guidance of social distancing)
- Participants will qualify for virtual certificate
- Participants can apply for fun T-Shirts and a medal
- Funds will be centrally collected or donations are acceptable
To register, connect to https://www.challengeforheroes.com
Our mission has always been to support children’s charities and the most vulnerable in society. This year SACA continues with its mission but in virtual mode!
Information about the main charity, its history and physical event can be found at:
http://www.charitybikeride.com
For further enquiries, SACA can be contacted at info@challengeforheros.com https://challengeforheroes.com/