In June we are setting ourselves a target of completing the Norfolk Superhero quadrathlon together consisting of:

1 mile sea swim

4 mile kayak

45 mile cycle

8 mile run including 1 mile marsh run

Having both been fortunate enough to benefit from an active childhood which we now realise cannot be taken for granted we have decided to take this challenge on to raise money for an amazing cause. Neither of us have ever undertaken anything even closely resembling this challenge and we know it will not be easy.

This year, the Norfolk Superhero Challenge is supporting Norfolk Community Foundation’s A Better Childhood mission to get Norfolk’s children active!

We are delighted to support a small and local charity because it is charities like this that really struggle for recognition and we feel we can make a real difference. By joining as golden ticket holders, we are required to raise £3,000 for our team. Any donations would be hugely appreciated.

Why is this important?

In Norfolk, 1 in 5 children leave primary school obese, and 8% have a mental health need. Yet, local spending on youth services is just £6.50 per child annually—compared to £150 in inner-city Camden. The Norfolk Superhero Challenge aims to change that.

How will your support help?

The Norfolk Superhero Fund will, for example, enable us to subsidise or even fully fund club memberships and kit, which would have otherwise been unaffordable, as well as fund much needed coaching and equipment. Did you know that a third of children in the UK can’t swim and the number is growing. This is just one example of how we plan to help.

Together, we can create opportunities that inspire the young people in Norfolk who need it most to live healthier, more active lives.

Many thanks,

James and Calum