August marks #AHPsActive – an opportunity for therapeutic radiographers and the wider Allied Health Professional (AHP) community to stay active together throughout the summer.
AHPs are the third largest clinical workforce in the NHS and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do for people affected by cancer across the UK.
To mark the month, we’ve launched our #Miles4Radiotherapy Bingo Card. Have fun ticking off your wins, try something new and celebrate by shouting ‘HOUSE’ at the end of your run, walk or spin! 😉 Download your free Bingo card (here).
Follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram for challenge updates.
All hail Queen Kate and our Funky Fundraisers!
Our top fundraiser this week is Ambassador Kate Knapp-Tabbernor, with a total of £615. Kate took part in a Peloton-athon where she spent six and a half hours doing intense Peloton classes and clocking up a marvellous 70miles! An incredible achievement by Kate there, who says it was more tiring than a half marathon.
And a huge round of applause to Price Krispies Team, and Kiri and Aoife who are neck and neck in third place. Together our team of fundraisers have collected nearly £2,000 and that will make a huge difference for UK cancer patients seeking friendly, trustworthy resources.
Join these legends and start your fundraising page (here).
Week Four Round-Up
The leaderboard continues to sizzle, with just a couple of points separating the top three teams, and some strong contenders snapping at their heels! We have 33% of the challenge in the bag and some very special mentions:
- Gary and Liz put in the miles with a challenging 21mile hike along the Pennine Way, from Hebden Bridge to Colne, tackling blustery winds and drizzle along the way.
- Priyesh was up before sunrise for a pre-work half marathon, sharing the route with deer and enjoying a stunning early morning sky.
- Peter kicked off his holiday in style, setting a new half marathon PB and finishing second in his age category; what an outstanding achievement!
- Mafalda headed to her local parkrun but discovered she wasn’t quite tall enough to be the groom… check out our socials to see why!
- Hannah set off for Edinburgh with plenty of walking and sightseeing planned.
One More Chance to Grow Your Team ⏰
There’s still time to boost your team and earn even more miles!
New team members can join throughout August for just £10, making it the perfect opportunity to bring friends, family or colleagues on board for the second half of the challenge.
Need a quick invite? Feel free to copy and paste this WhatsApp message:
Hi!
I’ve been taking part in this year’s #Miles4Radiotherapy summer challenge and it’s been a brilliant way to stay boost my fitness this summer. ☀️
We’re now halfway through, and there’s still time to join us for August with a discounted entry fee. We’d love to have you on the team and help us reach our goal!
Every penny raised supports Radiotherapy UK and its online hub for people receiving radiotherapy and their families.
This cause means a lot to me, and I’d be chuffed if you can join me. 🧡
Join us here: https://www.raceatyourpace.com/groups/m4rt/
Get snap happy! 📷
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be handing out spot prizes for:
Most Orange | Best Team Photo | Best Story | Best Activity Buddy (Pet Pic) | Best View | Most Unusual Activity | First-Time Activity | Community Champion | Best parkrun Pose | Happiest Photo
If you’d prefer not to have your photos featured in our charity communications, please let us know.
Reach out 💡
Want your team featured? We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch (here) for a shout-out.
Warmest wishes,
Team Radiotherapy UK