Two leading organisations in women’s sport are partnering for the ‘Lakes to London challenge’ with an ambition to raise £100,000 in funds for Breast Cancer Now.
The collaboration between Her Spirit and Fearless Women will also see all 4,500 members of the Women’s Sport Collective hosted by Fearless Women benefit from free personalised coaching via a year’s, premium membership of Her Spirit.
The ‘Lakes to London’ virtual 6-week challenge takes place from August 21 to October 2, 2022. The virtual challenge mirrors an in-person version – as Her Spirit Co-Founders Holly Woodford and Mel Berry join British Triathlon Regional Manager, Sarah Williams, as they swim, cycle and run 500km non-stop.
Following a 5km swim across Lake Windermere on Friday September 30, the real-world challenge participants will then cycle 453km to London before running the London Marathon (26.2 miles/42km) on Sunday October 2nd. They will also be joined by a breast cancer relay team led by 4-time Olympian and Breast Cancer Now ambassador Donna Fraser OBE.
The inclusive online virtual challenge will see participants accumulate distance with a mix of swimming, cycling, running, walking or just one of these activities. Those keen on the full distance ultra triathlon can swim 5km, cycle 453km and run 42km.
Virtual challenge participants can complete over the six weeks, in one week or a single day. Participants will earn rewards and can help raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.
Women’s Sport Collective co-founder, Sue Anstiss MBE, said “The Collective has an ambition to ensure every woman working in sport can flourish and fulfil her potential. Physical and mental wellbeing are the foundations for this success, and so we’re thrilled that our members will all have free access to the Her Spirt resources and support.
“We’re also incredibly excited about the potential to unite the Collective as we take part in this fabulous Lakes to London challenge and raise valuable funds for such an important charity.”
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK. One in seven women in the UK will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast Cancer Now believes it can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well.
Holly Woodford, Her Spirit Co-Founder, said “I lost a friend to breast cancer a few years ago and I saw first-hand the impact it had on her family and friends.
“Mel, my Co-Founder and I are passionate about supporting women to achieve goals they never thought possible. We hope this challenge will bring us all together to raise awareness and vital funds to help beat breast cancer by 2050.”
Backing the challenge are Zoggs, HUUB and Rutland Cycling who will support not only the team doing the challenge as well as encouraging others to join in the virtual challenge and raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.
Those interested can sign up for the challenge and pay an entry fee of £19.99, all of which goes to Breast Cancer Now (minus medal cost)
