Fundraisers take on the Bristol 10k for disadvantaged pupils
Five formidable fundraisers completed the Bristol 10k to raise crucial funds for pupils facing disadvantage across England.
Over 15,000 participants took on the route, passing stunning views and famous graffiti murals, whilst pushing their physical limits.
Read on to hear why our fundraisers took on this challenge to support the cause.
Dedicated support team
Our runners enjoyed some fantastic support on the day.
Staff from various departments of our organisation turned up to support, including Senior Bristol Programme Coordinator, Chloe, Senior Engagement Coordinator, Abby and Bristol and Sussex Programme Manager, Rachel.
Chloe reflects on the buzzing atmosphere of the day.
It was brilliant cheering on the runners at the Bristol 10k! There’s always such a great energy on the day, from both runners and supporters. – Chloe
Abby made a race day poster for Freya. It wasn’t just for cheering her on. The poster, which Freya loves, now holds a pride of place on her bedroom wall!
Chloe and Rachel tracked me on the app and found good spots to wave at me
and cheer me on, and Abby made a ‘go Freya go’ poster
which I now have up on my bedroom wall!” – Freya
Dad and daughter duo
Freya, our Senior Bristol Programme Coordinator, teamed up with her dad, David, to conquer the race. It was a fantastic experience they’ll both cherish.
The race was much better than I expected! I was really happy that I achieved my goal of not stopping to walk. It was so good to run with my dad and to see the other fundraisers after the race. – Freya
Being mindful of the heat, Freya’s advice to future runners is to make sure you keep hydrated!
It was really hot and we didn’t know when we ran past the water station that there wasn’t going to be another one, so my advice to future fundraisers would be to grab two water bottles because you never know if there’s another water station on the route! – Freya
Fundraising success!
The team of five raised an incredible £955.17, rising to £1175.93 with Gift Aid!
This amount could provide a year of face-to-face tutoring for 2 pupils. It could also provide 203 high quality workbooks for face-to-face tutors.
Congratulations to our five fantastic fundraisers who worked tirelessly to raise funds for our pupils by running the Bristol 10k. Our vision is a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background. We couldn’t achieve this vision without you, thank you! – Hannah O’Neill, Head of Philanthropy
Get involved
Do you want to get involved in a fundraising challenge for us? We might just have the opportunity for you!
We’re currently looking for fundraisers to join our team for the London-Brighton Cycle Ride (55 miles) in September. Contact our Fundraising Coordinator, Molly, at molly.cottrill@actiontutoring.org.uk, or sign up via the link below!
