Active Fundraisers Take On The London Landmarks Half To Help Young People Through Sport
Active Fundraisers Take On The London Landmarks Half To Help Young People Through Sport
The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity that wants every young person to have a positive relationship with sport. This is achieved by harnessing the unique platform of sporting role models far beyond their medals.
One of those inspirational role models, Caragh McMurtry OLY (a Team GB rower who raced in the Women’s Eight at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics) joined an energetic team of fundraisers to help raise funds for the Mintridge Foundation by pacing the streets of London on 2nd April in the much anticipated London Landmarks Half Marathon - one of our favourite events in the Challenge Calendar! With some “gentle” persuasion, Caragh’s husband Mikey also joined the team and we were overjoyed with this decision (although his feet might disagree…photo evidence available upon request). Thank you to you both for your extraordinary efforts in both time and fundraising. We are very grateful. There is still time to sponsor them, just here.
“Recent studies have suggested that exercise such as running is equally as effective as antidepressant medication.”
Through our charity partnership with Active Digital, Charlotte gained a place as part of the team. The partnership has contributed to a purposeful organisation that leads to positive repercussions such as greater employee retention.
The Mintridge team sheet didn’t end there for London's central half marathon through Westminster and the City. We were delighted to welcome Charlotte Naylor, Becky Ford (our 2022 Fundraiser of the Year) and Millie Nelson - we would like to thank you all for your commitment to the 13.1 mile course as well as our important cause too.
Together, you have raised over £1,000. Thank you. We hope to see lots of runners next year too. Please visit our SUPPORT US page to find out more.
Thank you to the brilliant team at London Landmarks Half marathon - Katie, Amelia and Jo, your support for your charity partners is unbelievable and we couldn’t have the fundraising success without you and your spectacular course!
Would you like to fundraise at your wedding or party? Would you like to fundraise at your school? Make us your Charity of the Year? We would love to hear your ideas!
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The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity that wants every young person to have a positive relationship with sport.
What Problem Are We Tackling?
In a world of superficial social media presence, increasing sedentary lifestyles, a mental health epidemic and the long reaching impact of Covid - 19, young people need to see a greater variety of sporting role models. Young people need the Mintridge Foundation more than ever.
Research commissioned by Continental Tyres, an official partner of the England Lionesses highlighted that 60% of girls aged between 11-17 believe an inspirational role model is the best way to kick start a sporting journey.
By giving people the confidence to move, they will find the confidence to shine and overcome life's challenges.
How Do We Achieve Our Mission?
The Mintridge Foundation harnesses the unique platform of sporting role models far beyond their medals.
Our team of Ambassadors - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual deliver holistic sports provision in schools, clubs and colleges across the UK for young people from all walks of life, of all abilities and physical capabilities via four strands:
1) Presentations and classroom sessions to share their unique sporting journey.
2) Coaching sessions to kickstart a healthy sporting journey or to help nurture an existing pathway.
3) To ensure the greatest legacy, some students have the opportunity to be mentored remotely by the Ambassador for a period of six months to offer continued support for their mental and physical fitness (delivered via safeguarded technology).
4) One parent / carer and staff member with each mentee receives tickets to watch their Ambassador compete and get behind-the-scenes access at a live sports fixture to showcase the power and opportunities of sport.
Each child has a unique journey. We believe that Mintridge Ambassadors help young people live well and develop mental and physical fitness superpowers. Sports stars have an incredible ability to ignite a fire within the young people they work with. Mintridge athletes, previously only seen on television, stand in front of students in person, give their time, expertise and advice. This makes the students feel special, they truly listen to the athletes in a different way to many other adults in their lives. Someone important is giving up their time for them, someone relatable.
Our Impact?
Our programmes change lives, and we are always thrilled to learn just how far-reaching and positive the outcomes can be, demonstrating the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness through participation. Equally, we have helped rebuild families and given young girls the confidence to own their own stage!
By bridging a gap and sprinkling the Mintridge magic, we are helping young people see what they can be, and that possibilities really are endless.
Young people learn life skills such as teamwork and leadership, they gain a sense of empowerment and the ability to receive constructive coaching preparing them for the workplace too.
Dual Impact
Both parties (mentor and mentee) leave our programmes feeling enriched and inspired.
The ripple effect of the programmes upon peers and the young person’s family creates an even greater positive benefit – positive repercussions are ongoing to ensure that more people are living well.
Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.
