A MARATHON fitness effort by five members and coaches at CrossFit Henleaze and Trym has raised more than £18,000 for the Amber Townson Foundation.
The team’s aim was to climb the height of Mount Everest – between them, they did a gruelling 80,975 box steps without any sleep! Joining the adults – Becca, Chris, Lewis, Adam and Elaine – was 10-year-old Joe, who completed 2,942 box step-ups to climb the height of Ben Nevis.
Lots of local people dropped into The Bank Fitness to cheer the team on. Raffle prizes up for grabs included a signed Bristol Bears shirt and personal training sessions.
Adam Turpin, owner of CrossFit Henleaze and CrossFit Trym in North Bristol, said: “This was the hardest challenge I’ve ever done, but it was all worth it. The support from the community on the day was amazing and all the kind donations kept us going!
The Amber Townson Foundation has been set up in memory of two-year old Amber, a joyful and vibrant child who died last year.
The money will be used for vital research into Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and to support affected families.
Tara Townson, chair and trustee of The Amber Townson Foundation, said: “We’ve been bowled over by the support from the local community and businesses. Thank you. “SUDC remains the fourth leading cause of death for 1-4 year olds but research and understanding is very limited. It’s our mission to change this. We know it’s possible when look at the amazing work that’s been done to raise awareness and reduce unexplained infant death (SIDS). We want to make a difference and ensure no parent endures the heartbreak of losing a child without reason.”
To find out more about the Foundation visit www.theambertownson.foundation.
You can still donate: www.justgiving.com/page/everestboxstepupchallenge