We have managed to make our 3 box target on the day of the run!

Yes, we did complete the course and photos will be going up on Facebook.

PLEASE keep giving if you can though, we want to see how far we go and all money raised now will go towards the charity if it reaches a 4th box or not.

The Ipswich based charity 'Be Lucky Anti Crime Foundation' (Charity number: 1183871) is aiming to install more bleed control kits in Ipswich and the wider Suffolk region. These boxes contain instructions and emergency items, such as bandages and specialised dressings, for situations where serious bleeding has occurred, for example, car accidents, falls or physical assaults.

On May 7th, a local group of 15th Century reenactors called the Suffolk Swords are doing a 5k park run in armour to sponsor the installation of one of the boxes to help the local community.

What makes this harder than a normal 5k run?

The maximum weight of a full suit of armour can be anything up to 5 stone (32kg) and can limit movement. Not to mention the thick quilted padding to stop it from smashing into your body. The heat and weight will make this an endurance event as much as a distance run.

Why are we doing it?

As a group that trains with swords and has an understanding of bladed combat, we are aware of the kind of injuries that can happen so wanted to support this charity.

When are we doing it?

We are currently set for 9am on the 7th of May. Please sign up, come along or just share this to help us, to help them and the wider Suffolk community.

Sign up and join us here: https://suffolkswords.co.uk/blade-runners/

More information about the Be Lucky Anti Crime Foundation.

https://www.facebook.com/people/Be-Lucky-Anti-Crime-Foundation/100066701002240/

More information about the Suffolk Swords.

suffolkswords.co.uk

***UPDATE***

Well, we hit our target quickly so we are adding a stretch goal, we want to make it two boxes.

***UPDATE***

OK, let's make it three then. You're all doing so well supporting us we need to keep raising the amount.