5KMAY: LHCRT Partners with RUN FOR HEROES for New Charity Challenge
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that the smallest things can make the
biggest
impact and there’s no better example of that than Run for Heroes. That’s the charity which started the infamous 5km running challenge - Run 5, Donate
5,
Nominate 5 - during the first lockdown.
What started as a plan to raise £5,000 for NHS charities at the beginning of the
Covid-19
pandemic went completely viral on social media, becoming a major fitness
motivation and
fundraising tool for more than a million people.
Since its humble beginnings in 2020, Run For Heroes has raised more than £7
million for NHS Charities and founder Olivia Strong has been awarded an MBE.
After the success of the original fundraiser, the nation is once again being encouraged to get active in the name of charity as lockdown restrictions continue to ease. Run for Heroes is launching its latest challenge by turning the month of May into a celebration of physical activity with their 5kMay campaign.
Everyone is invited to
take part,
including LHCRT supporters.
As the name suggests, it’s all about getting fit and hitting that 5km target. It’s not just
about
running though - you could walk, roll, skip or even swim your 5 kilometres if you wish!
All
that matters is getting your body moving and raising vital funds for a charity of your
choosing.
Run For Heroes has partnered with a host of charities across the UK for 5kMay, such as LHCRT, with participants encouraged to consider donating to causes such as after completing their challenge. You can take part on your own or as a group, donate your £5 to LHCRT, then nominate five friends or family members to complete their own 5km challenge.
Christine Howles, communications director for LHCRT, said:
“A lot of people want to take part in fundraising activities but don’t know where to
start. 5KMay makes it so simple for anyone to join in, there’s no marathon running or
collecting sponsorship money. I’ve signed up already.”
With famous faces like Mo Farah, Ellie Goulding and even Prime Minister Boris
Johnson
backing previous Run For Heroes challenges, you may even spot a celebrity while
out on
your 5kMay journey.
Make your donation through the special LHCRT 5KMay page and sign up to the
challenge at www.runforheroes.org.uk now!
