The MBW Transatlantic Challenge 2021!

= Moray Business Women are embarking on an epic journey! =

= A journey of nearly 7,000 miles! =

= A journey across the Atlantic to Canada and back! =

We'll be walking, running, cycling and swimming our way across the Atlantic, to raise funds for Moray Wellbeing Hub, and support mental health in Moray!

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= About this challenge =

On the 1st April, members of the Moray Business Women club, along with friends and family, will set out on a virtual team journey from Elgin in Moray, Scotland to Elgin, in Ontario, Canada and back again, a total distance of around 6,777 miles.

Every year, MBW members choose a Charity of the Year. For 2021, we are supporting local cause, Moray Wellbeing Hub.

= About Moray Wellbeing Hub =

The Moray Wellbeing Hub believes everyone should have the power to live hopeful, connected lives. We aim to harness the power of life experiences to create change and ignite peer support for mental wellbeing in Moray communities.

Examples of current projects include running self-management workshops, seeding peer-support groups and working alongside service providers in health and social care to better promote the concept of recovery.

= Why are we doing this team challenge? =

There's a well established link between exercise and mental wellbeing, but many people report feeling less motivated to be active over the past year, and in turn this affects their mood.

The goal, therefore, is to get as many people as possible active and moving. Running, walking, rowing, cycling, swimming, however individuals choose to participate, every effort counts! We'll celebrate consistency, smashing your own goals and fundraising efforts!

= Why Canada? =

There are around 50 Elgins around the world, but the Ontario Elgin has been chosen as it also has a women's business group.

We've connected with the Elgin Business Women's Network in Ontario, and are planning to share a virtual celebration when we reach their end, some of their members may even join us along the way!

= What's involved? =

The challenge is open to everyone! Members and non-members, and their families and friends. You can sign up to the challenge here.