Miles for Smiles March 2025
At United Through Sport, we believe in the power of sport to transform lives, creating opportunities for children and communities across the globe. That’s why we launched our first-ever Miles for Smiles event in the UK—to raise vital funds for our programmes and make a lasting impact.
Following the success of London 2024 Miles for Smiles: Our First UK Charity Run Raises £2,745!, our first volunteers of 2025 took on the challenge of making this year’s event even bigger and better.
These incredible volunteers had already made a tremendous impact while working on our life-changing programs in South Africa. After weeks of coaching, mentoring, and inspiring young people, they felt driven to do even more for the communities they had worked with. They wanted to raise crucial funds to support these programs and empower the children they had been helping.
On the morning of the big run, 22 dedicated volunteers laced up their trainers, pushing their limits to achieve something extraordinary. Some ran an impressive half marathon, while others tackled 5, 10, or even 15 kilometers, all with one goal in mind—raising as much money as possible to support United Through Sport’s initiatives.
Thanks to their hard work and the support of their generous sponsors, they raised an outstanding £3,317, making this event the most successful Miles for Smiles run to date. Every step they took helped bring us closer to transforming even more lives.
The funds raised will continue to empower communities through sport. These contributions will support a wide range of programs, from providing coaching and academic support to ensuring children have access to essential resources. Every pound counts, and we are truly grateful for the support of our runners, their sponsors, and everyone who helped make this event a success.
A huge thank you to all our runners, supporters, and donors. Your commitment makes it possible for us to continue using sport as a vehicle for positive change.
As we reflect on this incredible achievement, we’re more motivated than ever to grow Miles for Smiles into an regular tradition. We look forward to bringing even more volunteers together, pushing our limits, and making an even greater impact in the years to come.
Want to get involved? Stay tuned for details on how you can be a part of our next Miles for Smiles event. Together, we can continue making a difference, one step at a time!
