Air Ambulance launches fitness fundraising challenges
It costs £15,000,000 a year to keep the charity operational
Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is inviting members of the public to join in with two new fitness fundraising challenges next month.
Run 31 is calling on people to run or walk 31 miles in the 31 days of March. This can be done all at once or by breaking it up across the month.
Similarly, Squat 3100 is calling on residents to do 3,100 squats during March. Again, they can be done all at once for those of you that like a challenge!
The challenges aim to keep people fit and healthy during the pandemic, while also raising vital funds so the Air Ambulance can continue its life-saving work.
It follows a similar event in January, where 1,300 participants raised more than £157,000.
Helene Poursain, Director of Fundraising and Events at KSS, said:
“We are so grateful to the amazing 1,300 people who supported our Run 31 in January and raised essential funds for our charity, enabling us to continue to be there 24/7 for the most critically ill and injured people in our region. In fact, we have spoken to all participants to thank them individually and let them know how much we appreciate their support.
“Building on the success of our January fitness fundraising campaign, we are excited to be organising Run 31 in March and we have added a new twist, Squat 3100, to encourage people to get involved if running doesn’t appeal to them. We hope to match the success of January’s Run 31 and urge people across Kent, Surrey and Sussex to take part and help to continue to
You can register here.