Two schoolchildren from Lofthouse are urging people to get moving in an effort to raise money for charity.
Petra and Thora Vardy, pupils at Fountains Earth Church of England Primary School, decided to organise a “moveathon” tomorrow in aid of Salvation Army.
Children and adults can take part at any time in their own homes or gardens. Toilet breaks are allowed but drinks must be taken whilst exercising. The movement must be non-stop to qualify.
Petra and Thora decided to organise the event as they were concerned by the number of homeless recently in the cold weather, as well as those who cannot afford food or heating.
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Jo Metcalfe, teacher at the school, said:
“Anyone can take part and they will be required to move as vigorously as their health permits and ask for sponsorship for every 15 minutes that they can keep the movement up.
“Walking does not usually qualify – nor does watching television and wiggling toes – unless these are all you can do! Dancing, gymnastics or any other form of exercise would be fine.”
Dr Peter Vardy, Petra and Thora’s father, said the pair came up with the idea themselves and organised for other schools to take part.
He said:
“They organised everything and arranged for St. Cuthbert’s in Pateley bridge and their own little school, Fountains Earth primary in Lofthouse, to take part.
“They asked to visit the Salvation Army to see what they did over the holiday and we’re so impressed they decided to raise money.”
You can sponsor the moveathon and find out more details here.