Frontier 40 Challenge & DFNI-Frontier 40 km Charity Walk
The DFNI-Frontier team has completed a 40km charity walk to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Frontier Awards and raise funds and awareness for the Wings of Hope charity.
After a 7.30am start at DFNI HQ in Croydon on August 20th, the travel retail magazine’s editorial and sales team – Felix, Samara, Kapila, Jill and Chris – trekked through the scenic Surrey Hills to conclude their walk at finish line partners Silent Pool Distillers in Albury around 6pm.
“We felt a real sense of achievement, as well as lots of aches, but really enjoyed the day and appreciate all the support and donations so far from the industry and friends,” the team stated. Donations will remain open until the awards evening on Tuesday 1 October.
Frontier 40 Challenge
The walk kicked off our wider ‘Frontier 40 Challenge’. As part of the celebrations, DFNI-Frontier is inviting our travel-retail industry colleagues and partners to join us in making a meaningful impact by pledging their own ‘40’ themed challenge.
King Power (Hong Kong) Group Chief Executive, Sunil Tuli and Jonathan Holland Associates & HMS International Managing Director, Jonathan Holland (pictured below left to right), will take on the baton and also undertake a 40km trek across Singapore on August 24th continuing our efforts to raise funds for Wings of Hope.
Our Mission
This charity walk not only marks a milestone for the Frontier Awards but also supports the Wings of Hope Children’s Charity. The event is part of our ongoing commitment to making a positive impact on future generations and aligns with our broader celebrations. A special thanks to Silent Pool, the finish-line partner.
Event Details
Date: August 20th, 2024
Start Point: DFNI Office, Croydon
End Point: Silent Pool Distillers, Albury
Distance: 40 km through the picturesque – and hilly! – Surrey Hills south of London
If you would like to make a larger donation please email [email protected] so we can send you an invoice for bank transfers. We can then add your sum to this donation page on your behalf.
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Kapila Ireland
Krishna Patel
Barry Geoghegan
Ibs Ansari
Brilliant and wishing you all a dry day (perhaps not when you get to Silent Pool 🍸 😂). Do let us know if you need any WONDERBALM afterwards to soothe tired feet 👣 … Read more
Brilliant and wishing you all a dry day (perhaps not when you get to Silent Pool 🍸 😂). Do let us know if you need any WONDERBALM afterwards to soothe tired feet 👣 ! Good luck team 🏆
Harilela Hospitality Pte Ltd Bharat Bhushan Sood
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Mark Riches
Supporting Sunil Tuli & Jonathan Holland who completed the 40k in the heat and humidity of Singapore!
Sue Lewis
Great cause! Well done Sunil & Jonathan!
Anonymous
Mark Brewer
Croydon’s Finest. X
Sunil Tuli
Jonathan Holland
Excellent initiative - best of luck to all for the walk!
WEPURPLE
Congrats Team DFNI-Frontier! Take care of those blisters!
Erin Lillis
Kevin Walsh
Good luck Sunil and Chaps
Thomas Kaneko Henningsen
About Wings of Hope
The Wings of Hope Children’s Charity runs the Wings of Hope Achievement Awards (WOHAA), a unique programme for UK students aged 14 to 17. Through WOHAA, students engage in fundraising projects that support educational initiatives in India and Malawi, gaining vital skills and experience through mentoring and workshops from corporate partners. This programme has already impacted over 40,000 students, fostering leadership and community engagement among young people.
How You Can Help
Support Our Walk:
Donate: Contribute to our fundraising goal to support the Wings of Hope’s mission of providing free education to children in need.
Spread the Word: Share our initiative with friends, family, and colleagues to increase awareness and support for the cause.
Join the Frontier 40 Challenge: As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Frontier Awards, we invite DFNI readers and partners to join us and participate in their own ‘Frontier 40 Challenge’ and raise money for Wings of Hope. Perhaps you can set a team challenge to walk, run or cycle a 40km relay, donate 40 items for an online auction, or give up coffee for 40 days!
Here are some ideas:
- 40-Hour Challenge: Take part in a 40-hour continuous event, such as a read-a-thon, dance-a-thon, or game-a-thon, and raise funds through sponsorships.
- 40 Acts of Kindness: Commit to performing 40 acts of kindness in your community, such as volunteering, helping neighbours, or donating to local charities.
- 40 Miles for Charity: Host a 40-mile cycling or running event. Participants can complete the distance individually or as a team and gather pledges for their efforts.
- 40-Day Challenge: Pledge to give up a habit (e.g., caffeine, sugar, or social media) for 40 days!
- 40-Length Swim: Take part in a swimming challenge and swim 40 lengths of your local pool, and raise funds through sponsorships.
Coverage: The DFNI-Frontier team’s charity walk, and all Frontier 40 Challenges will be featured extensively across DFNI digital and social media channels. Participants will have the opportunity to be part of a video reel will be shown during the Frontier Awards on 1 October in Cannes
Join Us in Making a Difference
In June, DFNI had the privilege of attending the semi-finals of WOHAA in Westminster, witnessing the incredible impact of the programme on young leaders. DFNI’s Kapila Ireland shared: “I was incredibly impressed and inspired by the young people taking part. The event has left me feeling positive and hopeful about our younger generations and their attitude towards making the world a better place.”
Your support can help us continue this important work. Let’s walk together towards a brighter future for all.
**Contact us today to get involved or learn more about this exciting initiative.**
