Ben was the Festival of Sport ambassador for 2021. He set himself the challenge to run and cycle 215.7 km in 15 weeks - the distance from his home to Holkham Hall, the venue for the Festival of Sport- to raise as much money as possible for the event's amazing charity partners, including the Youth Sport Trust. During the challenge, Ben dressed in 10 different sports kits to celebrate the many different sports on offer to try at the festival.
Ben’s top tips for fundraising are:
- Ask for support from your school - Ben has spoken in his school assembly and featured in its newsletter to raise awareness of his challenge and fundraising
- Look for messages of support that will keep you going when you feel tired
- Enjoy the challenge of what you are doing and stay positive at all times.
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£25
Could help train a teacher to deliver inclusive PE that supports confidence and boosts mental wellbeing.