Supported by headline sponsors CH&Co and Nestlé, the charity’s 3rd virtual race will take place throughout July 2023 raising funds to futureproof the talent pipeline for hospitality. To complete the full challenge and visit all seven wonders, teams will have to achieve approximately 31,000 miles.
Over the past two years the virtual races have raised more than £150,000. This makes a ‘huge difference’ to Springboard’s trainees, allowing the charity to reach more young, unemployed, and underprivileged people, giving them the skills and confidence to secure great jobs in hospitality.
Previous virtual racer, Bidfood’s Catherine Hinchcliff, said: “I was a bit hesitant to participate, but was so pleased to have joined up. It was such fun and really motivated me to get back on my exercise bike and really go for it. The team spirit and competitiveness between our teams pushed me to do way more exercise than I’d done in years, and I really surprised myself. Lovely to be raising money for such a great cause too.”
Teams are a maximum of 20 people and each team member must pledge to each raise £150 for The Springboard Charity.