Around the World in 80 Hours initiative kicks off at 9am on Friday 11 June.
The Toy Trust has shared details of its new initiative for 2021 – Around the World in 80 Hours.
Beginning at 9am on Friday 11 June, the fundraising event will see the toy industry take part, by any non-motorised means, in attempting to circumnavigate the globe in 80 hours. This amounts to a hefty 40,075km.
The event will be hosted in exercise tracking app, Strava, and will be free of charge to join.
The industry is encouraged to use its creativity and initiative in getting involved with fancy dress or unusual means of transport (no motors allowed) for example on tandem bike or by horseback.
Traditional methods including walking, running, cycling and swimming are also encouraged. All ideas for completing the task are welcomed and participants can complete distances by a mixture of disciplines over the 80-hour period.
The event will be supporting two UK-based charities – myAFK and Handclapped Children’s Action Group (HCAG).
All funds raised through the event will go on to purchase bespoke mobility equipment for special children and young people who need it most and will include specialised trikes, bikes, wheelchairs and walking aids, as well as other important mobility apparatus for deserving children.
You can sign up by clicking on this link. Once registered, you will be emailed a link to join the Strava event group.
Participants are encouraged to set up an individual or team fundraising page via the Toy Trust’s Around the World in 80 Hours campaign here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/aroundtheworldin80hours.
The event is also open to sponsor, with a number of bespoke packages also available. Contact Matt Jones at the BTHA for further details.
