As many of you know, it would have been the London Marathon this weekend where a group of committed Chain of Hope supporters would be running 26 miles across London for children with heart disease.

 The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on fundraising events like this for charities, with the loss of millions in income.

 The organisers of the London Marathon have now created The 2.6 challenge which is launching this Sunday 26th April until the end of May.

 People of all ages around the world will be taking on The 2.6 Challenge with a host of activities from walking, running or cycling 2.6 miles, juggling for 2.6 minutes, to holding online workouts with 26 friends.

 We are inviting you to join Team Chain of Hope and take part in an activity of your choice based around the numbers 2.6 or 26. Or you can quite simply show your support to this initiative by donating to #TeamChainofHope here.

 Our Trustee Board member, Alan Magee and CEO, Emma Scanlan will be kicking this off on Sunday by running 26 miles over 26 days. Other initiatives include our Ball Chairperson, Dina Roushdi, who has committed to walking 26 miles over 26 days.

 When you have completed your challenge, please share a photo or video of your challenge to oroyo@chainofhope.org or on social media, tag Chain of Hope and use #TwoPointSixChallenge #TeamChainofHope

Join in whichever way you feel you can. Most people are taking part from Sunday 26 April but you can do your activity whenever is most convenient for you. The only requirement is that you must follow Government guidelines on exercise and social distancing.

 Link with #TeamChainofHope to help save more lives in the future.

 Cardiovascular diseases remain the biggest killer across the world, and the cardiac children still need our help.