Special Olympics Suffolk are asking athletes, supporters, families, coaches and volunteers to take part in a sponsored sporting activity of choice throughout January to raise money towards competing in the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in 2026.
Ex Olympian and Patron of SO Suffolk, Professor Bill Tancred is an avid supporter of keeping fit and healthy, and actively encourages others to do so. He signed up for the challenge as soon as he heard about it, donating to the National Summer Games Fundraising ‘pot’ and pledging to exercise daily throughout January 2026.
Bill told Chairperson Allison Boggis that SO Suffolk remains an organisation close to his heart and that he wants to take up this challenge to encourage people to adopt a more healthy lifestyle by taking part in regular sporting activities. Bill is now 83 and still exercises daily – he has kindly agreed to give us updates throughout January – so watch this space!.
You too can join in with this challenge! Elspeth (our contact secretary and dedicated volunteer) recently emailed the information to all SO Suffolk athletes, their supporters, volunteers and coaches. Taking part is easy – you simply pledge to take on a sporting activity, set your own daily or weekly targets and ask friends and family to sponsor you (using the sponsor form that was attached to the email) – not only will it raise much needed funds, it will be a great way to keep fit and active!
Here’s some ideas of what you can do …
Do a set amount sit-ups/star jumps/burpees every day
Start couch to 5k
Swim a set amount of lengths a week
Do a set amount of keepy-uppies
Cycle a set amount of miles during the month
Do a plank every day throughout January
I’m going to pledge £1 for each day in January (31) that I complete my hour exercise ring on my smart watch.
What are you going to do? Please let me know and send some photographs…
Good Luck!
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