Residents are invited to take part in a fundraising ‘Moveathon’ to support a local family support charity next month.
The 12-hour event will raise money for Purple Elephant Family Support and will take place on Sunday 22nd February at Beckington Memorial Hall, with residents encouraged to join in.
It is being run by sports therapist and fitness instructor Lizzie Daschner, of Optimum Health and Sports Therapy, alongside a team of four exercise enthusiasts.
Founder of Purple Elephant, Sue Willis, said, “Lizzie, Olivia, Maritsa and Emily are already part of a team of 10 sponsored runners taking part in the Bath Half Marathon for Purple Elephant in March, so we have been blown away to find out they are also planning to involve as many local people as possible in this additional extraordinary 12-hour event.
“Anyone of any age – with those under 16 to be accompanied by an adult – is invited to take part in whichever sessions appeal to them, for as long or as little a time as their fitness levels and energy allow.”
Proceedings will kick off at 6am on Sunday 22nd February, when Lizzie, along with her daughter and friends, will start the day with a military-inspired bootcamp on Beckington Recreation Field.
Afterwards, there will be a 10 to 12 km run around the local countryside, with a power walk available for attendees preferring a lower-impact or less challenging option.
The group of fundraisers will then return to the hall for refreshments, including cakes and flapjacks donated by local cafe and deli Mes Amis.
Classes, requesting a minimum donation of £10 each (£5 for under 16s), will commence soon after everyone has returned from the run or walk. All proceeds will support Purple Elephant’s year-round work. The programme for the day includes pilates, dance, barre, strength and conditioning, FitKidz, core, stretch and breath work classes, closing with high-energy dance.
Money raised at the Moveathon will be added to team-Purple Elephant’s Bath Half Marathon 2026 fundraising total. Further details can be found on their website.
Full details of all Moveathon class timings and the sign-up entry form for the event on 22nd February can be found by clicking ‘Join the Moveathon’ on Purple Elephant’s website: www.purpleelephant.org.uk
Pictured: Lizzie Daschner heads up ‘Moveathon’ 12 hour long fundraiser
