The Virtual STRIVE Challenge

***Please read all info below before starting the sign up process***

What is the STRIVE Virtual Challenge?

STRIVE is back with a very Strive-y virtual challenge…

From October 10th - November 15th 2020, strivers will take on up to 5 stages of this multi-discipline virtual STRIVE adventure, raising money for 10 Big Change Project Partners through our Emergent Needs Fund.

Every pound raised will go directly towards supporting 10 pioneering projects, who are responding to the urgent needs of young people, parents and teachers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, whilst also laying the foundations for long-term positive change for all young people.

Join our core team and take on all five STRIVE stages over five weeks, or select the stages that you think will push your comfort zone the furthest. You set the course, you set the location, you choose the challenge. While we may not be striving side-by-side, together we will STRIVE for Big Change.

How it works:

-Sign up to every stage you want to take part in below:

Hike 10 miles (raise £200)

Run 10km (raise £200)

Cycle 100km (raise £200)

Swim 1km (raise £200)

Triathlon - Swim 1km, Run 10km, Cycle 20km (raise £200)

Core Team - take on all five (raise £1,000)

(NB. Those who select the Core Team option will have to sign up to each stage individually before October 10th to be added to the leaderboards, but clicking this option will do for the time being!)

- When signing up, ignore the ‘Do it for charity’ and ’Training Kit’ sections - you’re already striving for Big Change, and we will be sending everyone some stash ;)

- Complete your stage(s) any time over the five weeks (Oct. 10th - Nov. 15th 2020) in your local area, while raising money for Big Change.

- Each stage should be completed in one go (e.g. you can’t stretch the 100km cycle ride out over 10 days.)

- You’ll need to track your distance with a smart watch, tracking device or App and when you finish take a screenshot of the activity.

- Upload your screenshots and selfies to the Let’s Do This leaderboard for your stage(s) to share when you’ve completed each stage and celebrate each other’s achievements.

Fundraising for / Donating to Big Change:

Each stage has a £200 fundraising target - the more stages you do, the more you can raise for Big Change! You can choose to raise these funds publicly, or donate them directly to Big Change.

Fundraisers:

- Visit our Virtual STRIVE Challenge Virgin Money Giving Event (click on the ‘Website’ link above) and click ‘Start Fundraising’ to set up your page.

- Download our Welcome Pack, Fundraising Toolkit and Social Media Assets for everything you need to smash your target (link here: http://bit.ly/VSC20Assets)

Donors:

- Visit the Virtual STRIVE Challenge donation form to make your donation. (link here: http://bit.ly/VSC20Donation)

- Feel free to share your STRIVE on your social channels by downloading our Welcome Pack and Social Media Assets (link here: http://bit.ly/VSC20Assets)

Exclusive Core Team Offer:

Everyone who completes all 5 stages will receive a Virtual Strive Core Team medal and be entered into a raffle to WIN a four night stay in a luxury Scottish Holiday cottage for up to six people.

** Whilst taking part in our virtual challenge, please ensure you continue to monitor and follow all government guidance regarding social distancing. More info can be found at www.gov.uk/coronavirus **