This week (6–10 July), colleagues, friends members of Leisure at Cheltenham are coming together to complete a 4,000-mile challenge in memory of Faiz Bankole, our much-missed Fitness Manager.

Faiz was passionate about the positive impact that sport and physical activity can have on people’s lives. This challenge is a chance to honour his legacy while raising funds to help more young people access free opportunities to be active in our community.

How to Take Part

You can join the challenge by contributing miles in any way you choose – whether that’s walking, running, cycling, rowing or taking part in another activity throughout the week.

Supporters are also invited to join the team at Leisure at Cheltenham from 8am on 9 and 10 July for the final leg of the challenge as we work together to reach our 4,000-mile target.

Donate to Make a Difference

Every donation made through the Miles for Memories challenge will support Move More, helping to provide young people in our community with free access to sport and leisure activities.

By donating, you’ll be helping to remove barriers to participation and create opportunities for children and young people to be active, have fun and build confidence through sport.

The Difference Your Support Makes

Funding raised through last year’s Miles for Memories campaign enabled Move More to deliver free weekly sport and physical activity sessions for children and young people aged 6–12 living in the Oakley area of Cheltenham.

Delivered from the Youth Support Team building on Link Road, the sessions regularly engage around 20 children and young people each week, giving them the opportunity to stay active, make new friends and discover other activities and support available in their local community.

Move More’s coaches provide a fun, welcoming and safe environment where children can enjoy regular access to sport and physical activity. The programme would not be possible without support from fundraising initiatives like Miles for Memories.

Help Us Reach 4,000 Miles

Whether you donate, take part or cheer us on, every contribution helps us celebrate Faiz’s legacy and create more opportunities for young people across Cheltenham.

Together, we can turn miles into memories and make a lasting difference in our community.