Do It For Josh Funds Waistband of Brothers for 2024

Active Hastings would like to say a special thank you to Becky Alexander and Heart and Sole Runners, who recently took part in the Hastings Half Marathon and Brighton Marathon to raise funds for the Active Hastings' free weight management course, in memory of Becky's son Josh Alexander.

Since starting their fundraising adventures, Becky and Heart and Sole Runners have raised £4,281.78, which alongside funding from One You East Sussex, will enable the Active Hastings weight management project to continue in 2024/25.

Alongside Becky's awesome running achievements, she also organised a memorial football tournament last September to help raise funds. The #DoItForJosh football tournament was a huge success and family and friends, and the local football community came together to enjoy a memorable afternoon of football in the sunshine.

Becky Alexander said: "Josh was always so passionate about health and fitness and helping others work towards their goals. Being able to support his work to continue in the local community means that his memory will live on, and I will continue to do what I can to ensure this."

Heidi Tambeh, Adult Weight Management Specialist at Active Hastings said; "Josh was a much loved and valued member of the Active Hastings team and played a vital role in running our Weight Management project. The team are absolutely delighted we are continuing to run our weight management courses this year in Josh's memory. Huge thank you to Becky and Heart and Sole Runners for their very generous donation and massive congratulations on all your achievements."

The Waistband of Brothers and FlabULess course are currently underway, but to find out more and to add your name to the waiting list for the next courses visit: eequ.org/experience/2209 Waistband of Brothers and FlabULess.

Active Hastings is hosted by Hastings Borough Council, in partnership with East Sussex County Council, and brings together a wide range of local and national partners to ensure that everyone in Hastings can get active. There are a range of exercise classes to suit everyone, visit the Active Hastings website for the list of activities happening near you.

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Active Hastings

Active Hastings works closely with local providers of physical activity to give you easy, fun ways to get your everyday dose of physical activity. It only takes 30 minutes a day for adults and 60 a day for children to get fitter, healthier and happier. You can even break it down into 10 minute slots!

Active Hastings coordinates the local Community Physical Activity Network, which brings together schools, sport clubs, National Governing Bodies of Sport, health organisations, the voluntary sector and the private sector to work together, unblock barriers to participation and improve the local sport and physical activity delivery system.

Active Hastings is hosted by Hastings Borough Council, in partnership with East Sussex County Council, but brings together a wide range of local and national partners to ensure that everyone in Hastings can get active.

Find out more at www.activehastings.org.uk or follow them on Facebook 'Active Hastings'.

For more information contact Emma Bailey (She/Her), Social Marketing and Communications Officer, Active Hastings, Hastings Borough Council on 01424 451 145 or email: emma.bailey@hastings.gov.uk.