Go The Distance!
On Friday the 1st of July we were so excited to reintroduce the Go The Distance Challenge!
Last year we started the Go the Distance Challenge where we challenged participants to run, walk, cycle or swim 62 miles (100,000 meters). Here at The No.1 Befriending Agency, our goal is to tackle isolation and loneliness amongst older adults in the community and to do this we provide various befriending services. Last year we raised a total of £1148.79 to support the work we do! This July we are asking people to take part and help raise awareness of isolation that is experienced in society and help us on our mission to combat it.
Why 62 miles?
We are asking participants to cover the distance of 62 miles during this challenge. Our research team discovered that currently there are approximately 100,000 older adults in Scotland that experience feelings of loneliness. This is why we are covering 62 miles (100,000 meters) to represent the vast number of people within the community that are faced with these challenges. Our aim is to raise awareness of the extent of isolation and to reduce it through our befriending services.
Meet Martin!
Martin is one of our amazing participants who took part in the Go the Distance Challenge 2021. Martin walked various distances throughout the Go the Distance challenge and did this from the beautiful location of Thailand! We are thrilled to have Martin back on board with us this year and cannot wait to share his journey with you!
Check out some of Martin’s Go the Distance Journey 2021:
If you would like to sign up to our Go the Distance Challenge click here.
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