Crystal Palace legend Mark Bright has committed to taking on 26 fun challenges in 26 hours in honour of the nationwide 2.6 Challenge that is raising money to save the UK's charities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brighty will attempt the challenges at home and during his daily exercise!

He said: "I think its a really good idea for people to try and use their time at home positively if they can, whether thats keeping fit or doing something to help those in need. Ill be attempting to do 26 challenges in 26 hours to help raise money for Palace for Life Foundation, whose vital services supporting vulnerable young people are needed more than ever.

"If I can walk 26.2 miles for the Marathon March, Im hoping I can get through these challenges! "

The 2.6 Challenge starts on Sunday 26th April, when the London Marathon - the worlds biggest one-day annual fundraising event was due to take place. People of all ages and abilities have been tasked with getting involved and doing their own challenges at home - from running 2.6 miles to holding an online workout with 26 of friends.

If you'd like to support Brightys 2.6 Challenge, you can do so by donating, or creating a challenge of your own by pressing 'start fundraising'.

You can also monitor his progress by following @PalaceForLife on Twitter.

If you would like to take part in your own 2.6 Challenge, follow these simple steps:

Think up your challenge

Either create your own fundraising page by clicking 'start fundraising', and encourage friends and family to support you, or make a donation here

Complete your challenge and share it with us

Your challenge needs to be completed on or from Sunday 26th April onwards. There are no rules, apart from Government guidelines on how to exercise safely during this time.

Use #TwoPointSixChallenge when sharing on social media.