Hugh Anderson

Hugh's 2.6k Skipping Challenge

Fundraising for Resources For Autism
£1,286
raised of £126 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: The 2.6 Challenge, on 26 April 2020
the 2.6 challenge
Campaign by Marie Curie (RCN 207994 (England & Wales) and SC038731 (Scotland))
The 2.6 Challenge is a simple and fun way for everyone to do their bit to help save the UKs charities.

Story

Since the Covid lockdown, like a lot of folks, I have been trying out different forms of exercise, often in the confines of our modest north London garden. One of the things that I've most enjoyed is, bizarrely, skipping! Yes, the skipping rope came down from our loft a few weeks ago and I have been re-living my primary school glory days ever since!

So...my challenge (now completed - https://www.facebook.com/hugh.anderson.92/posts/10103017801873263?notif_id=1587935936212090¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic) was to skip 2,600 times during the day on Sunday 26th April. This was done in sets of 130 skips at 30 minute intervals between 7.30am and 6.30pm. It included a break at lunch to replenish on carbs and get a haircut! It was all recorded in time lapse fashion and you can see for yourself at the Facebook page above. 

Resources for Autism, like many charities, have been hit hard by Covid-19. The majority of our services have had to stop, local authority funding has been jeopardised and many typical fundraising opportunities have hit a dead end. I have been working for the charity since 2016 and the organisation has a wonderful ethos and spirit. We provide practical and emotional support to people of all ages with a diagnosis of autism. Any donation you are able to make would be greatly appreciated!

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About the campaign

The 2.6 Challenge is a simple and fun way for everyone to do their bit to help save the UKs charities.

About the charity

Resources For Autism

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RCN 1061253
Resources for Autism supports children and adults affected by autism, and their families. Autism affects how a person understands and relates to the world around them. Although there is no cure, individuals can fulfil their potential through the specialist services and information that Resources for Autism offers.

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£1,286.00
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£1,286.00
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