Celebrities, Paralympians and disabled people join forces for summer challenge
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aralympians, celebrities and thousands of disabled people are set to push themselves to the limit at the UK’s only fully inclusive
sports event, the Superhero Series. Back for its third year on Saturday 17 August at
Dorney Lake in Windsor, the event gives participants the opportunity to test themselves with a swim, bike ride and a push or run of varying distances. Individuals can take part in as much of the course as they want, completing alone or as part of a team with friends, families or volunteers. Among the team captains this year is
Paralympian Olivia Breen, who is representing leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire. She said: “I am so excited to take part in this
event. Sport has made such a massive difference to my life and I think it's crucial that everyone can take part in sporting competitions at every level. “I’m currently in training for the Tokyo
Paralympics but can’t wait to compete with my Superheroes team in August - we've got this Team Cheshire!” Breen was announced as Leonard Cheshire’s
new sports ambassador earlier this year. At the Superheroes Series, she will join a number
of Leonard Cheshire sports teams, coming from the charity’s residential care homes, schemes for young people and its volunteers, staff and corporate volunteers. The charity is also a Silver Partner at this year’s event, having taken part since its inception. Talking about the inclusivity of the event, Razia
Malik, who took part in the triathlon last year and attends Leonard Cheshire’s resource centre Randall Close, commented: “Superheroes provides a race that I can take part in, in my wheelchair. “It’s good to see so many people in once place
with different abilities and disabilities, it feels like a club! It’s also amazing to get a medal at the end, I showed mine to everybody afterwards!” Alice Freeman, Service Manager at the charity’s
Johnstown Supported Living service Discussing the charity’s partnership with the
event, Kate Burt, executive director marketing and fundraising at Leonard Cheshire said: “We’re delighted to have become a Silver Partner to the Superhero Series. As the UK’s only mass participation sports series that’s fully inclusive for disabled people, the event is synonymous with our charity’s ethos that everyone should have the same access to opportunities, including sports and physical activities, whatever your ability.
38 “With the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games just
over a year away, it’s fitting that Channel 4, the UK’s official 2020 Paralympic broadcaster, and Commonwealth Gold Medallist Olivia Breen, are supporting the event. We’re looking forward to seeing Olivia lead our teams of superheroes on the day and show that together, we’re unstoppable.” Sophia Warner, the founder of Superhero Series,
added: ““I’m thrilled that Leonard Cheshire are joining the Superhero family as a Silver Super Partner! We are completely aligned in our aspirations to provide sporting opportunities for people with disabilities. The Celebrity Superhero Tri competition provides a great opportunity for people with disabilities to take part alongside their Celebrity Superheroes. “I can’t wait to see Leonard Cheshire’s
Superheroes and Sidekicks display their superhero spirit and to cheer them over the finish line!” Anyone interested in competing as part of team
Leonard Cheshire at the Superhero Series can email Katie Foggo at
katie.foggo@
leonardcheshire.org
Participants can take part in a number of events:
• The sprint – 150m swim, 3k bike, 1k push/run • The half – 400m swim, 10k bike, 2.5k push/run • The full – 750m swim, 20k bike, 5k push/run
Participants can also enter to win the chance
to team up with the Celebrity Team Captains in the relay race. For more information visit:
http://superheroseries.co.uk/ celebrity-competition
Ability Needs Magazine
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