What is the 1010 Challenge?
The 1010 Challenge has played a key role in HOPEHIV’s history, raising over £2m in the late 1990s to start the charity, and being deployed ever since to engage with companies, churches, communities, and schools.
At Worship Central’s London conference in March 2010, all delegates were handed an envelope which contained £10. Phil Wall, founder of HOPEHIV, challenged delegates to get creative and find ways of turning their tenner into £100. However, we decided that we spend so much time trying to be creative that we would get active instead!
We appreciate you taking time to visit our page and hope you will support us as we take up Phil’s challenge to contribute to HOPEHIV’s work in sub-Saharan Africa. All proceeds will go directly to the charity. If you would like to find out more about the charity itself please visit hopehiv.org.
TEAM BIOS
AL GORDON TIM HUGHES RACHEL ABRAHAM LUKE HELLEBRONTH TOM SMITH DOLORES DELGADO MYLES DHILLON BEN CANTELON NIKKI FLETCHER ROXANNE FOX STEVE EVANS
Having only been running once in his life, Al is planning to shock the world with his pace and long lasting stamina. Being the gadget man himself, let’s see what tricks he’s got up his sleeve!
Confident to win, Tim has been training weekly, showing effort and enthusiasm. Primarily a footballer, this is a new discipline for Tim, but hopefully his diet will have made the difference!
Looking to head hunt victory, Rachel has hit the treadmill in between moving house and painting. With a moto of “I never loose”, the rest of the team are pretty scared…
Also known as ‘The Giant’, he’s the people’s favourite and odds on to win the race. His incredible technique, big lungs and huge leaps for mankind should see him go far in life (and the race).
Sometimes known as ‘Speedy Gonzalas’, Tom is on the cards to trump the run and claim victory. Again, primarily a footballer, but with new running shoes, this to Tom will be a piece of cake!
In the film Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddel’s character famously said, “God made me fast, and when I run I feel God’s pleasure.” Well, God made Dolores bow-legged and a bit lazy and when she runs she hears him laughing. But that’s not going to stop her. In fact, she enjoys God’s giggle so she plans to take this 10k run by storm.
By far the most professional and experienced of the team having done marathons and hitting the gym on daily occasions. Myles is leaving his rapping to one side and getting ready for some lapping! Shabba!
Benny 'the jets' Cantelon has been known for his speed in various athletic competitions. But it has been a few years since the jets have been put to good use, so Ben has been training vigorously to get ready for the race. When asked about the race he said " I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure " So watch out folks, Cantelon will be a serious contender.…
Sometimes referred to as "little dynamite", or "pocket sized powerhouse". This 5"1.5 inched songstress may be small in stature but she's not in determination - she's able to push out a baby in 3 & 1/2 hours, drug free, and may just beat some of the boys in the 10k run (depending on her mood that day).
Although she is more comfortable picnicking in the park than running around it, Rox is sure that her years spent running for buses, to ensure optimum punctuality at all times, will pay off. She is determined to maintain her record of promptness all the way to the finish line.
Thinks of himself of a Rock God.. Will Steve be able to stun the world with his grizzly thighs. With inspirations including: Lyford Christy, Jonathan Edwards and Chris Acubusi, we’re hoping for a top performance.
