ManKind Project UK & Ireland (MKP UK&I) is appealing to the public and local businesses for help as a fundraising challenge launches across the nation.

We're taking part in a lockdown-friendly event which aims to help replace some of the fundraising which has been lost due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Virgin Money London Marathon alone, which should have taken place on Sunday 26 April, is the worlds biggest one-day fundraising event, which raised more than £66.4 million for thousands of charities in 2019.

MKP UK&I is an independent charity and receives income through fundraising and donations. At this time of year we could usually be doing all kinds of activities, ranging from runs and cycles to cake sales. Understandably, these cannot occur during social distancing.

As the Virgin Money London Marathon cannot take place as planned, its organisers have created the 2.6 challenge, which is easy for anyone to join in and make a difference, especially for smaller charities.

Every small event can add up to something worthwhile. All supporters need to do is dream up an activity based around the numbers 2.6 or 26 which suits their skills and donate or fundraise for iSightCornwall from Sunday 26 April, when the marathon was due to take place.

Examples include running 2.6 (or 26!) miles, walking 26 laps around your garden, or even listening to 26 podcasts!

We hope our supporters can join us for the 2.6 challenge. Its a fun way of helping to save UK charities and protect the future of ManKind Project UK & Ireland.