Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK), are launching a new fundraising campaign on Friday encouraging people to get active and raise money during the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, in a bid to raise £10,000 to support grassroots adaptive snowsports in the UK.
The #TeamDSUK 10k for £10k initiative, is tasking individuals and groups to set their own 10,000m goal to be completed between 26th July and 8th September, with all monies raised from activities going directly to helping more people with disabilities in Britain experience the benefits of adaptive skiing and snowboarding.
The charity advises the 10k distance can be achieved by taking on anything from a run, swim or cycle to skiing or snowboarding 10,000 vertical metres. All monies raised from each challenge will contribute towards their £10,000 target.
CEO or DSUK, Virginia Anderson says, "Adaptive snowsports provides an incredible sense of freedom to people living with disabilities and injuries. The skills and confidence that can be developed on the slopes are hugely transferable into everyday life. As a small niche charity, we want to harness this incredible summer of sport and encourage people to get active and help raise funds for DSUK, so we can expand our reach and enable more people to experience the life changing physical, mental and social benefits snowsports provides."
To take part in the #TeamDSUK 10k for £10k challenge or to learn more about Disability Snowsport UK visit www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk/events/10k-for-10k
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