On 22nd September, Room to Reward (www.roomtoreward.org) Employees of Harbour Hotels are set to take on the first ever cross-Solent triathlon as part of a major fundraising venture for Room to Reward and Aspire..
The triathlon comprises of an 18-mile cycle, a 2.5-3mile swim across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and a 7.5mile run to finish. A total of 14 people are taking part in the challenge, the majority of which are connected with Harbour Hotels.
Six staff will be taking on the whole challenge, with others teaming up to do a leg each. Nicolas Roach, Chairman of the Group, is also taking part in the swim.
The event is the brainchild of Simon Maguire, General Manager of the Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa, were the event will begin. The money raised from the triathlon will be split between two charities, Room to Reward and Aspire.
Aspire is a national charity that provides practical support to people who have been paralysed by spinal cord injury.
Room to Reward is a unique charity created to give back and say ‘thank you’ to those who do so much for others. It works on a simple premise. Hotel partners donate their anticipated unsold rooms to the scheme who then invite registered charities to nominate their ‘Hidden Heroes’ – volunteers and staff who go above and beyond – for a break.
Adam Terpening, Charity Director of Room to Reward, said: “We are hugely grateful to all the participants for agreeing to take on this amazing challenge.
The money raised will make a real difference to what we are able to offer a Hidden Hero, allowing us to cover travel costs or provide an additional room where necessary. It will also enable us to spread awareness of Room to Reward around the U.K., get more hotels on board and give back to more inspirational people.
“We are delighted to be working with Aspire on this venture. Not only do they have a great amount of experience in Solent swims, they are a fantastic charity making a real difference to those who need it.
We’d also like to thank Harbour Hotels, Red Funnel Ferries, Kitworld. Pinner Photography and Elite Cinematics for supporting the event.”
The fundraising efforts include a dinner at Guildford Harbour Hotel on the 16th September, whose General Manager, Steve Lewis, is also participating in the event.
The Room to Reward and Aspire Cross-Solent Triathlon takes place on the 22nd September. For more information visit: http://www.roomtoreward.org/room-to-reward-aspire-cross-solent-triathlon.