The Springboard Charity Takes on the World and is Inviting the Hospitality Industry to Join its Virtual Challenge

The Springboard Charity is calling for walkers, runners, cyclists and swimmers to join its biggest challenge yet – a race around the globe , virtually visiting the seven wonders of the world

Suppor ted by headline sponsors CH&Co and Nestlé, the charity s 3rd vir tual race will take place throughout July 2023 raising vital funds to futureproof the talent pipeline for hospitality

To complete the full challenge and visit all seven wonders, racers will have to achieve approximately 31,000 miles For a team of 20 it’s a stretching challenge but each year ’ s racers have pushed themselves to the limit so Springboard has increased the challenge to see just how far tenacious teams can get, and how much can be raised for charity along the way

The vir tual races have raised more than £150,000 over the past two years This makes a huge difference to Springboard’s trainees allowing the charity to reach more young unemployed and underprivileged people giving them the skills and confidence to secure great jobs in hospitality

Previous vir tual racer, Bidfood’s Catherine Hinchcliff, said:

“I was a bit hesitant to par ticipate but was so pleased to have joined up It was such fun and really motivated me to get back on my exercise bike and really go for it!

“The team spirit and competitiveness between our teams pushed me to do way more exercise than I d done in years, and I really surprised myself Lovely to be raising money for such a great cause too ”

The race will use My Vir tual Mission to track the miles and move each team along in the race

Teams are a maximum of 20 people and each team member must pledge to each raise £150 for The Springboard Charity, making it a rewarding and achievable challenge Ever yone who takes par t in the vir tual race receives a goodie back and branded vest There are also spot prizes to win along the way

Registration is £15 per person and team leaders and par ticipants can register at: www springboard uk net/events/vir tual-race-to-qatar-and-back/