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Three cheers for our eventers!

Published on 12 Sept 2023

On Sunday 10 September, our amazing supporters braved the recent heatwave to take part in sporting events at opposite ends of the UK to raise a phenomenal amount of money for our charity.

The money raised will help us to provide our veterans with the life changing support, rehabilitation, training and equipment they need in order to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Cyclists saddled up to take part in the London to Brighton Cycle – a 55 mile ride from Clapham Common to the scenic Brighton seafront. While our runners took on the 13.1 mile Great North Run from Newcastle to the stunning coastline of South Shields.

Sponsorship is still coming in but in the meantime they have been sending us some fantastic pictures of their experiences.

As the smiling faces in the gallery below shows – they had a fantastic time!

We want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of them.

In completing your challenge, you have helped blind veterans rebuild their lives after sightloss.

Would you like the opportunity to follow in their footsteps (and tyre treads)? 

Register your interest in our 2024 charity event places

Check out our photo gallery

Maria and Sigil astride their bikes, smiling and holding their medals proudly at the finish line
Maria and Sigil proudly smile and show off their medals after the London to Brighton Cycle
Thea team members in their branded Blind Veterans UK cycling tops, on their bikes at the London to Brighton start line.
Maria, Kevin, Sigil and Paul at the start line of the London to Brighton Cycle
Rider Emilia in her Blind Veterans UK cycling top holding her medal up proudly. The beach and Brighton Pier can be seen in the background.
Emilia holding her medal with a smile after completing the London to Brighton Cycle
Sophie, Dylan and Francesca with their arms around each other, smiling for the camera ahead of the race.
Sophie, Dylan and Francesca ahead of the Great North Run
Ryan in action on the race course, smiling as he runs towards the camera.
Run Ryan, run!
A beaming Sarah in her Blind Veterans UK sports top, waving her arms in the air.
Sarah taking part in the Great North Run
Andrew running with a crowd of others following around and behind him.
Andrew during the Great North Run
A flushed but happy looking Graeme holds his medal up as he smiles for the camera.
Graeme with his medal for taking part in the Great North Run
A group of six Thea employees holding up their bikes and wearing their Blind Veterans UK cycling tops
Team Thea London to Brighton cyclists
Kenny looks up for the camera while running and gives a smile and a thumbs up.
Thumbs up from Kenny!

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