From Tuesday 1 February, we will be uniting as one team at the University of Hertfordshire to raise money for the BRIT Challenge and Cancer Research UK.
The BRIT Challenge is a team feel-good fundraiser for every UK university, college and students union with the aim to get us all moving this February whilst creating awareness, raising money and uniting to support young adult and student mental health. The BRIT 2022 challenge is an opportunity to bring the whole of the University of Hertfordshire community together to challenge ourselves and each other, and all for two great causes.
Our aim is to collectively cover the 2,022 mile distance in the BRIT Challenge by walking/running/cycling/swimming whilst getting our families and friends to support us by donating to the BRIT Challenge/Cancer Research UK fundraiser.
Half of the money we raise will go to the BRIT Challenge, with the other half going to our selected charity Cancer Research UK.
The challenge will run from Tuesday 1 February until Thursday 3 March (University Mental Health Day).
So how can you get involved?
We challenge all University of Hertfordshire students to accumulate the 2,022 miles collectively over the month challenge. This roughly equates to 6,740 steps per day.
Think you can do it? Join our Active Students Club on Strava HERE to clock up the miles and steps. We even have a weekly leaderboard so you can compete against your friends to help keep motivated and have a bit of fun. Remember, it's all about being active and you can clock up those steps anyway you like. Go for a walk to the shops, go on a cycle ride with friends, maybe go for a long hike somewhere gorgeous or even a swim!
Unite to help us raise £2,022 for charity
If every student taking part in the challenge raises a small amount we should reach our very achievable target of £2,022, which will make a significant difference to our two charities. We are raising funds for two amazing charities: BRIT which supports young adults and student mental health and Cancer Research UK supporting and funding scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner.