We all know how difficult the lockdown has been for people, especially on our mental health and physical wellbeing. So, what better way to make a difference, than to sign up to the 999 challenge! ...
We all know how difficult the lockdown has been for people, especially on our mental health and physical wellbeing. So, what better way to make a difference, than to sign up to the 999 challenge!
In a bid to get Warwickshire moving, getting outdoors, having fun and to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service have set up the 999 challenge. The challenge will run for 9 weeks from today, the 9 July 2020 to 9 September 2020 and has been created for people of all ages and abilities.
The idea behind the 999 challenge is to pick and complete your challenge and then donate anything from £1 to £9.99 or more to the Fire Fighters Charity. This will help to ensure that the charity can continue to offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community.
To take part in the challenge you need to complete your chosen activity from the list below. Alternatively, you can come up with your own challenge. As long as it has a 9 in it and will make a positive difference to our world and the people within it.
Once you have finished, you can nominate 9 people; friends, family members or colleagues to take part as well.
1 - Contact 9 people you know and check in on them. This can be on the phone, over social media or face to face where it’s safe to do so.
2 - Complete 9 acts of kindness – little gestures can make a real difference to someone’s day.
3 - Take 9 things to your local charity shop (if open) or donate 9 items to a food bank.
4 - Sit or stand and note 9 things you see, hear, smell, feel or sense that are around you.
5 - Sit for 9 minutes in meditation or silence.
6 - Learn 9 new facts or new words and share with a friend, family member or colleague.
7 - Learn the stop, drop & roll fire (like Cracker - https://youtu.be/O2iAO2651o8) then do it 9 times.
8 - Cycle, run, walk or row 9km.
9 - For the very active maybe try doing 9 press ups, 9 mountain climbers, 9 sit ups, 9 leg raises, 9 squats, 9 forward lunges, 9 star jumps, 9 backward lunges and 90 second plank. 9 times if you're up for a challenge!
Organiser of the event and on-call firefighter for Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service Alison Insley said:
“We are really excited about the 999 challenge. We know the last few months have been difficult, and we wanted to try and do something that would bring the community together, by getting people moving and perhaps picking up the phone to check on a vulnerable relative, friend or neighbour. You can do as much or as little as you like for the challenge, all we ask is that the challenges you set are safe and fun and if you can donate to the Fire Fighters Charity as part of the challenge, then even better!”
Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Fire Safety, Cllr Andy Crump added: “We would love as many people as possible to support the 999 challenge. I think it’s not only a great opportunity for people to get out and get active, but the 9 acts of kindness could really make a difference to those living in your community. I can’t wait to see what people choose to do and see what other 999 challenge activities they come up with.”
To find out more about the 999 challenge visit: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/WFRS
If you use social media, why not share your challenges and achievements with us.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WarksFireRescue
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warwickshirefireandrescueservice
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warksfirerescue
Have fun, good luck and thank you!