We are so grateful to everyone who sponsored us and so proud of the 27 people who stepped up and stepped out on Saturday 14 June to help us complete an incredible ten marathons in a single day, as well as everyone at TeamCB who volunteered their time. In all, we covered more than 260 miles of the King Charles III England Coast Path – from Woolwich in London, all the way round to Brighton!
Jigsaw South East is an exceptional charity that supports children and young people through the death of a loved one in Kent, Surrey and East and West Sussex.
"I’m absolutely thrilled with what TeamCB achieved — walking ten marathons and covering an incredible 262 miles,” says Sally Ross, Fundraising Manager at Jigsaw South East. “Their determination, energy and heart have not only raised vital funds but also hope for the families we support at Jigsaw South East. The impact of their efforts will be felt far beyond the finish line, helping us continue our essential work with children and young people facing bereavement. We couldn’t be more grateful."
Every day in the UK, 127 children suffer the bereavement of a parent and Jigsaw South East wants to ensure that the families it supports locally receive the best possible support at the darkest time of their lives. No child or young person should have to face bereavement alone.
£20,000 would allow the charity to run ten of its flagship Jigsaw South East Bereavement Support Group Programmes over a year, supporting over 200 children, young people and families.
“I could not be prouder of TeamCB – walking just over 26 miles takes resilience and determination and they all had it in spades,” says Partner, Victoria Sampson, one of the walkers. “Knowing that the funds raised will be supporting bereaved children in our area kept us all going – through floods, wind, fields of cows and up endless hills. Thank you so much for everyone who has sponsored us!”
Adds Partner, Joseph Oates: “Our charity challenges have become legendary over the years and we couldn’t have done this one without our amazing Charity Committee – Katie Hilsdon, Lisa Connolly and Ayla Clissold – as well as so many others getting up early to drive walkers to their starting points across Kent, Sussex and London. It was, indeed, a marathon effort!”
Our fundraising link is still live: https://www.justgiving.com/page/cooperburnett-llp-coastalchallenge
