Human Race, the ‘UK’s largest and most diverse sports events company’, is celebrating the staggering fundraising efforts of its participants. Over the month of June 2013, participants raised over £110,000 for a number of charities.
During one of Human Race’s busiest months, June saw the Windsor Triathlon, a flagship event, bring in valuable funds for Scope and CLIC Sargent in particular. Combined, across all charities, the Windsor Triathlon raised over £110,000 during June; however with many more pledges to be received the overall total is expected to exceed this figure.
Scope, which offers practical support to disabled people and their families, raised almost £45,000, while CLIC Sargent raised over £35,000. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people and their families, providing clinical, practical, financial and emotional support.
Human Race’s next triathlon is the Diamond Tri at Dorney Lake on 8 September. Amongst the hundreds of competitors will be John Willis, who will be competing as part of a 3 man relay with friends Tim and Henry. John was born without hands or feet and is competing for the English Federation of Disability Sport in order to raise money for three leading charities that promote positive leadership, citizenship and social responsibility among young people.
“Taking on this challenge shows that disabled people can participate and compete in competition,” said John, who has been training for the past 12 months.
“Disabled swimming passed me by; I was too old by the time it had become anything other than a very minority sport. By competing at the Human Race Diamond Tri I am showing that you can make your own challenge, that it isn’t just about winning or taking part, it is about trying to reach a goal.”
He added, “We can all create our own challenge. I have reduced my time by 18 minutes and am competitive enough to want to do better.”
Those wishing to support John can donate by calling +44 (0)2392 360212 or going to www.give.net/powertoinspire.
On your bike
In addition to the efforts of triathletes raising money for charity, Human Race cycling events brought in over £250,000 for charities including Prostate Cancer UK, Access Sport and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Human Race is proud of the important funds that participants have raised so far this summer and looks forward to welcoming many more athletes who are raising money for a wide range of charities at forthcoming events.
Human Race’s next event is the Marlow Swim on 25 August followed by a flurry of triathlon, cycling and running events.
