From September 14 to 20, the global OCS community will travel 28,000 virtual miles in seven days, supporting the OCS Foundation and the young people at the heart of its work.
Colleagues, customers and suppliers across OCS will take part in the OCS World Tour Challenge, walking, running, cycling and swimming along a virtual route to all 18 countries served by OCS. Participants will work towards the shared global target, with participants recording their activity through a movement-tracking app and watching the collective distance grow throughout the week. It is all for a bigger purpose, to support our local communities through the OCS Foundation.
One Challenge, One Shared Purpose
The Foundation believes no child should have limits set on their potential, dreams or future. It supports causes and charities that give less advantaged young people opportunities to explore their passions, develop their skills and build the networks they need to thrive.
Funds raised in the UK&I throughout the week-long challenge will help support our charity partners’ and community groups’ work, including areas such as mental health, education and skills development.
This year we are supporting Scotty’s Little Soldiers, Teenage Cancer Trust, Brighten the Corners and Irish Youth Foundation as well as small local organisations nominated and voted for by OCS colleagues.
A Global Journey
The challenge will follow a virtual route through 18 countries – starting in the UK, we will virtually travel across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia, reflecting the international OCS community and the different places where colleagues work and provide services.
Teams and individuals can contribute in different ways. Walking to work, running, cycling at the weekend, or swimming can all add distance to the collective total, as well as other activities such as chair aerobics, gardening, housework or weight-lifting, making participation inclusive, no matter ability or fitness level.
The challenge also provides an opportunity for colleagues, customers and suppliers to connect beyond their usual working environments, with a shared focus on community and positive impact.
Supporting the OCS Foundation
The OCS Foundation was established to support young people and help create opportunities for them to reach their potential.
The World Tour Challenge gives colleagues, customers and suppliers a practical way to contribute to that purpose. Every mile moved helps raise funds for the Foundation and the causes it supports.
The focus on young people reflects the Foundation’s belief that access to support, education, skills and positive networks can make a lasting difference to their lives.
Get Involved
There are several ways to support the World Tour Challenge.
OCS colleagues, customers and suppliers can take part in the challenge, follow the virtual journey and encourage others to get involved. Those who are unable to participate can still support the campaign by sharing it or donating to the OCS Foundation.
The challenge starts on September 14. Follow the journey and support the OCS Foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ocsworldtourchallenge.
Together, the OCS community can turn seven days of movement into meaningful support in partnership with our foundation and its charity partners to give young people the opportunity to thrive.
