The 2.6 Challenge
The 2.6 Challenge is a response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, designed to help replace lost income to the charitable sector.[1] A particular concern was the cancellation of the London Marathon which raised over £60m in 2019.[2] The marathon was due to take place on 26 April, hence the challenge encourages people to do fundraising events based on the number 2.6.[citation needed]
The event was supported by the
Just Giving.[3] The challenge, which required participants to take part in events around the numbers 2 and 6, began on 26 April - the original date of the London Marathon.[4][5] Organisers aimed to raise £67 million.[6]
As of 25 May 2020[update] it had raised £10.7 million.[citation needed]
See also
- Captain Tom
References
- ^ "The 2.6 Challenge - The UK's charities need your help". The 2.6 Challenge.
- ^ "What is the 2.6 challenge and how can I take part?". The Independent. 24 April 2020.
- ^ "Coronavirus: Major event organisers launch '2.6 Challenge' to help plug sector's £4bn loss". 16 April 2020.
- ^ "Mass participation event organisers unite to launch the 2.6 Challenge | News".
- ^ "Take the London Marathon '2.6 challenge' without having to leave home". 26 April 2020.
- ^ "Save the UK's Charities campaign aims to raise £67m this month".
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