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Hi everyone,
I'm embarking on a challenging year of sporting endeavours to raise vital funds for the Leatherhead Youth Project (LYP). This incredible local charity provides a safe and supportive environment for young people in our community with two youth cafes in Leatherhead and Bookham and a team providing counselling & emotional well-being support.
I believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, and LYP plays a crucial role in supporting their personal and social development.
My 2025 Challenge:
To show my support, I've committed to a series of gruelling sporting events throughout the year, including but not limited to:
Done: Britain's Toughest 10k (Knacker Cracker) - New Year's Day
Done: Queen Elizabeth Country Park Half Marathon (560m elevation) - February 1st (Came 5th in my age category!)
Done: 80km Hibernal Trails Ultra Marathon - February 8th (Came 6th in my age category!)
Done: Richmond Park Half Marathon - March 2nd (Came 5th in my age category and 55 overall).
Done: Cycle Surrey Hills Challenge 101km cycle in the Surrey Hills. Not a race as such but came home 1st 😁
Done: Carten 100. A simple challenge, Cardiff to Tenby “100 miles, on a bike, in a day”. It was actually not too bad though it was 108 miles!
Done : Windsor Olympic Distance Triathlon - June 15th (Came 158/849)
Done: Box Hill Triathlon - June 22nd (Came 44/259)
Done: English Riviera Triathlon - June 29th (Came 8th out 95)
Done: Roadford Lake Half Ironman (Came 19th out of 64)
Upcoming: Barcelona Ironman - October 5th
These events will undoubtedly push me to my physical and mental limits, but I'm determined to persevere and make a difference.
Every contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a significant impact on the lives of young people in our community.
Your generous support will help LYP to:
Provide safe and inclusive spaces for young people to connect and grow.
Offer vital support services such as counselling and mentoring.
Deliver engaging activities like youth cafes, social action projects and residential trips.
Thank you for your support and encouragement. I truly appreciate every single donation.
Let's work together to make a positive difference in the lives of young people in Leatherhead!
Ben