Moving In May For Mintridge - A Celebration of Returning Mass Participation Events
Moving In May For Mintridge - A Celebration of Returning Mass Participation Events
According to Charity Digital and research from our fundraising platform Enthuse discovered that 54% of people are now happy to take part in physical events, compared to just 27% who said the same in 2021 and that has been highlighted by lots of movement in May from supporters of the Mintridge Foundation. Yippee, congratulations all!
Thank you very much to the individuals that took part in the Vitality London 10,000 and the Ride London that bookended May to raise valuable funds for Team Mintridge. Your support will help so many young people with their mental fitness through sporting role models. At the time of writing, £2,890 has been raised through May’s challenges and the total is creeping and creeping up! Wow, wow, wow! Let’s help Francesca, Sam, Andrew and Caroline collectively reach £3,000 and celebrate their fantastic achievements…
It feels surreal to think that we were running the same course as Sir Mo Farah at the London 10,000 and to see so many people running for such different reasons made the event even more enjoyable – running happily and healthily as the headlines told us too!
Following a slight niggle, our Founder made her way around the London sites as well which she loved. It has got her thinking, and this is where we need your help! We would love to hear from any marketeers about a slogan for the back of our runners’ tops. “GET BUSY LIVING” The Matt Hampson Foundation is a great example and we would love to create something for Team Mintridge.
“It was the work that you and your team do that kept me focused and going to the end. The support you gave each and every one of us was outstanding - thank you. If anyone is thinking of doing a challenge and raising money for Mintridge, do it!! Alex and her team have been so supportive throughout the run up to the event and during it. She even messaged the day after to check I wasn’t too sore. A brilliant charity, run by an awesome lady and although I am never cycling 100 miles again I will definitely raise money for them again.”
Alex could be found in a different capacity at the Ride London event as she was cheering our cyclists close to the half way point, just when they needed that extra push! We loved being able to see everyone whizz past, and maybe even stop for a cup of tea at the lovely Little Dunmow Stall! It really was the perfect Sunday, seeing so many people push their limits for great causes like ours!
Can we do it all again please?
So…what are you waiting for? We would love to see you at one of the events below!
The Vitality Big Half - Sunday 4th September 2022 (13.1 mile run)
Swim Serpentine - Saturday 17th September 2022 (2 mile swim)
Northampton Half Marathon - Sunday 25th September 2022 (13.1 mile run)
Great South Run - Sunday 16th October 2022 (10 mile run)
London Landmarks Half Marathon - Sunday 2nd April 2023 (13.1 mile run)
If you would like to understand more about our mentoring programmes with elite athletes and how they can support the young people at your school or club, please contact Katie Smith.
If you are considering supporting the Mintridge Foundation as a business, organisation or as an individual, head to our SUPPORT US page below.
The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. We provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport.
Our team of Ambassadors - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology such as Fitswarm and Playwaze to build a lasting legacy for individuals.
The Mintridge Foundation’s successes demonstrate the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness just through participation. Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.
The Mintridge Foundation
Unit 4, Shieling Court
Northfolds Road
Corby
Northants
NN18 9QD
Tel: +44 (0) 1536 447106
www.mintridgefoundation.org.uk
