The Springboard Virtual Race 2024 challenge: To Cambodia & Back, is now complete.

This July, nearly 400 hospitality industry friends and peers came together to take part in the annual Springboard Virtual Race 2024: To Cambodia & Back.

Over the past 31 days, teams of up to 20 people have been challenging themselves to cover as many miles as possible through walking, running, swimming, cycling, wheeling ‘To Cambodia & Back’ (14,000 miles between each team), whilst raising as much money as possible for Springboard, with a fundraising target of £3,500 per team. All teams have collectively covered a tremendous 108,456 miles this July, wow!

We are thrilled to share that we have exceeded our £80k target!

With your phenomenal help, support from over 800 donations, and our generous sponsors – we surpassed the target on the final day of the challenge. A fitting end to an exciting, fun and fit July. Thank you all for helping us beat our target and for your incredible industry support! The JustGiving page will remain open for the whole of August, so still time to donate HERE.

Scroll down for the full list of winners…

The teams have been enjoying a bit of healthy competition between each other and pushing themselves daily, to try and reach the top spot.

We are delighted to announce the team who managed to complete the full 14,000 miles – Winner of Most Miles covered by a Team goes to BaxterStorey – People Panthers Team, who covered an impressive 14,022.33 miles. Congratulations!

Double congratulations to BaxterStorey – People Panthers Team, who also won Best Team Fundraiser, raising an impressive £5,093.86 via 160 donations. Brilliant effort, well done!

Other wins include Best Individual Fundraiser went to Luke Walton – from the Bidfood Peleton Team. Best on Foot was Steve Wilson – from the BaxterStorey, People Panthers Team who managed to cover a whopping 675.42 miles over July.

Sincere thanks to everyone who took part – for your commitment, time, and efforts over the last month. To all supporters for donating so generously, we are so grateful. And special thanks to our sponsors, for helping make this challenge possible.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR WINNERS

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Winner of the Most Miles covered by a Team

BaxterStorey – The People Panthers who covered an impressive 14022.33 miles,
and the only team to complete the full journey ‘To Cambodia & Back’ and cover the full 14,000 miles.
Group Prize: Canapés and drinks reception for x20ppl – at Apex Hotels

1^st place – BaxterStorey, People Panthers Team covered 14,022.33 miles

2^nd place – The Mighty Ambassadors 2 – Return of the Lycra covered 11,925.74 miles

3^rd place – Team Bidfood Peleton covered 10,377.41 miles

4^th place – Team Graysons and Hospitality Consultants covered 9,027.4 miles

5^th place – Team Vacherin (CH&CO) covered 7,969.97 miles

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Winner of Best Team Fundraiser

Congratulations to BaxterStorey – The People Panthers, who raised a
phenomenal £5,093.86 fundraised via 160 donations. Brilliant effort, well done!

Group Prize: Drinks reception and nibbles for x20ppl – at Hilton Bankside

*Special mention to The Mighty Ambassadors 2 – The Return of the Lycra, who were SO close
with £4,992.79 through 118 supporters (and donations via Juniper Ventures fundraising events).

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Winner of Best Individual Fundraiser

Luke Walton (of AAK) – from the Bidfood Peleton Team, has raised an impressive £2,895.
Wow, well done for all your hard work fundraising for Springboard.

Prize: Overnight stay for two adults – at Luxury Family Hotels

*Special shout out to Michael Hales and Frank Coughlan also – both so close to the top spot.

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Winner of Best on Foot (walking & running)

Great job from Steve Wilson – from BaxterStorey, The People Panthers who managed to
cover a whopping 675.42 miles over July. Superb effort.

Prize: Overnight stay with breakfast and golf for two – at The Belfry Hotel & Resort

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Winner of Best Cyclist

The winner of the most miles pedalled, goes to Dan Waistell – from BaxterStorey, The People Panthers,
who managed to cover an incredible 1545.05 miles from cycling. Amazing result.

Prize: One night stay with dinner for two – at Crerar Hotels

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Winner of Best Swimmer

Nikki Hale (of Oliver Kay) – from The Veggie Victory Team, covered 135.6 miles through swimming, excellent work.

Prize: Two night stay with breakfast for two, plus cocktails – at Crowne Plaza

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Two Winners of Best Social Media

Charlotte Ryan (of Oliver Kay) – from The Veggie Victory Team

Prize: £50 GAIL’s Bakery voucher

David Lapsley (of Apex Hotels) – from The Mighty Ambassadors 2 – Return of the Lycra
(*made up of Springboard Ambassadors)

Prize: £50 GAIL’s Bakery voucher

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