Cheltenham to Nigeria – Miles for Memories Year 2 for Faiz

Two years on, we still feel the loss of our friend and colleague, Faiz Bankole.

Faiz was a valued part of the team here at Leisure at Cheltenham — someone who brought energy, kindness and positivity to everyone around him. His impact on our team and community continues to be felt every single day.

Last year, we came together to honour his memory through an incredible charity bike ride challenge. This year, we go again.

The team at Leisure at Cheltenham are proud to host our second annual charity event covering the distance from Cheltenham to Nigeria in memory of Faiz. Together, we’ll cycle, swim, walk, run and row the equivalent distance, pushing every mile in celebration of his life and to raise money for an amazing local cause.

This year, we are fundraising for Move More — a charity that believes every child should have the opportunity to be active in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Through sport and physical activity, Move More makes a genuine difference to the lives of children and families across our community.

Alongside the event, we’ll also be hosting a fun sponsored Aqua class led by our Head of Leisure, Shelley, giving even more people the chance to get involved, have fun and support the fundraiser.

Event Details

Date: Friday 10th July 2026

Location: Leisure at Cheltenham

⏰ Time: Starting from 8am — and we won’t stop until we reach Nigeria!

There will also be opportunities throughout the week to contribute miles through all exercise helping us get even closer to our goal. So walk to work, go for a family bike ride or a jog round the park and let us know your mileage.

We would love the support of our members, friends, families and local community. Whether you can jump in the pool, share our fundraiser, or donate whatever you can, every mile and every contribution means the world.

Together, we ride for Faiz.

Together, we make a difference.

Thank you for your support ❤️