Burton Rugby Club has raised more than £5,000 through The 2.6 Challenge, which was set up after this year’s London Marathon was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The initiative asks people to raise money for charities and organisations by undergoing a challenge that incorporates the number 26 or 2.6, such as 26 press-ups or jogging 2.6 miles.
Burton has invited members to fundraise for the club after it lost £26,000 in finance due to the cancellation of events like Ladies Day, the Annual Ball and the final farewell fixture at Peel Croft – the home of Burton since 1910 – as it moves to a new ground.
The club is aiming to travel 12,658 virtual kilometres to Cape Town, South Africa, over 26 days, starting from April 26 (last Sunday).
A spokesperson for the club said: “This year we have lost £26,000 because of coronavirus. If we can raise money together we can reduce this loss and help our club’s future survival.
“It would also be a tremendous boost as we head into our 150th Anniversary Season.
“Cape Town is a special place for Burton RFC. For the last three years we have welcomed players from Cape Town who have been part of our rugby playing community and in return young people from Burton RFC have gone to Cape Town on rugby exchange to embrace new cultures and skills.
“It’s 12,658 km to Cape Town. Together over 26 days we can all work as one team to make it to Cape Town. Who knows we might even make it back!
“You can track your kilometres by downloading the STRAVA app and making a free account, then joining ‘Burton Rugby 2.6 Challenge’ group.
“If you don’t want to take part then we would love it if you could make a donation to the challenge as this will encourage all those that are taking part.”
As of Wednesday evening, Burton Rugby Club has raised a total of £5,321.
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