The 2.6 Challenge

The 2.6 Challenge was created as an easy, simple way for the nation to come together and fundraise for their chosen charities, on the same day that the Virgin Money London Marathon would have been held (Sunday 26 th April) before it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2.6 Challenge was designed to give charities some much-needed help during these unprecedented times, as so many fundraising events have been cancelled in recent months.

The idea was straightforward: come up with an activity based around the numbers 2.6 or 26, and set up an online fundraising page. People could get as creative as they liked, and that’s exactly what CRY’s supporters did.

Our supporters completed walks, bike rides, sets of pull ups, hockey challenges, and all sorts of activities at home.

CRY Ambassador James Gall is part of the England hockey team, and used his skills to walk 2.6km while bouncing a ball on his hockey stick! James’ brother, Jonny, participated as well with his own fun challenge: putting on 26 shirts at once.

England Women’s football player and CRY Ambassador Jade Moore took part with a cycling challenge. Jade completed a 26km cycle and recorded a message to encourage others to get involved and support CRY.

Former cricketer Rob Key also completed a 26km cycling challenge, and encouraged his followers to take part or donate via Twitter.

These pages include some of the photos and videos that our supporters sent in or shared with us on social media.

Thank you so much to all of our Ambassadors and supporters who got involved and helped support CRY! It was fantastic to see so many people taking part to do their bit to raise funds or spread awareness, and we are so grateful for all of your support.

If you’d like to learn more about how you can continue raising awareness and fundraise for CRY (such as virtual challenges and activities you can do at home), you can go to www.c-r-y.org.uk/fundraising-from-home/