Morecambe Bay foodbank has partnered with the charity Run For Heroes in order for people to raise funds, get fit and support the foodbank. They are now calling on local residents to join in 5K May.
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 Morecambe Bay Foodbank 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, with participants encouraged to consider donating to causes including Morecambe Bay Foodbank after completing their challenge.
Morecambe Bay Foodbank Manager, Annette Smith, said ‘We try very hard to provide our clients with a balanced healthy diet. In keeping with that aim, this partnership with the Run for Heroes 5kMay Challenge encourages our supporters to engage in a fun, healthy activity while raising much needed funds for us at the same time’.
You can take part on your own or as a group, donate your £5 to Morecambe Bay Foodbank then nominate 5 friends or family members to complete their own 5km challenge. 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.
Sign up to the challenge at www.runforheroes.org.uk now!
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