£100,887 Raised by 1,000 Young Triathletes at Cranleigh School
One thousand pupils from 26 local schools gathered at Cranleigh School on Sunday, 19th May, for the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon.
These young athletes swam, cycled, and ran enthusiastically, collectively covering a distance equivalent to travelling from Bristol to Barcelona.
Their efforts have raised an impressive £100,887 for Restless Development and various other charities chosen by their schools.
The event saw top fundraisers like Eshaal, Clea, Lola, and Margot from Parkgate School, who raised an outstanding £1,734. Their creativity and dedication, including selling homemade bracelets and cakes, were truly inspiring.
The Knight Frank Schools Triathlon is part of a national series organised by Restless Development, a global youth charity.
This year, 10,000 pupils across the UK will participate, aiming to raise over £1 million to support more than 100 charities. Thanks to sponsors Knight Frank, Bentley Motors, and Neilson Beach Holidays, all funds raised will directly benefit these charities.
Cranleigh School has been a dedicated host since 2017, creating a community-focused event that attracts over 2,000 attendees, including local businesses and generous volunteers. The school’s commitment and the support from Cranleigh pupils have been vital in ensuring the event runs smoothly.
Among the heartwarming stories from the day was ‘The Cheery Cheerios,’ the top fundraisers for the second consecutive year. Eshaal, Clea, Lola, and Margot, who raised £1,734, even set up a netball scoring challenge to boost their fundraising.
Another notable team, The Hot Chilly’s, raised £1,165.
The Knight Frank Schools Triathlon showcases young people’s determination, energy, and compassion. We look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s event!
About the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon
Restless Development, the charity behind the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon, organises the UK’s largest sports fundraising event for 7-13-year-olds. This year, 10,000 young people across ten events in the UK will raise over £1 million between April and June. The series has raised £3.4 million since 2015, with events at schools like Charterhouse, Royal Russell, and Bryanston.
About Restless Development
Restless Development empowers young people to lead solutions for global challenges. Working since 1985, they tackle issues like child marriage, HIV prevention, climate change, and youth unemployment.
With hubs in nine countries and a network of partners worldwide, their initiatives are led by thousands of young people each year.
Discover more at restlessdevelopment.org