On “Red Nose Day”, the Billy Monger four day challenge will be broadcasted to raise money for multiple good causes.
Residents may have seen some of this remarkable features on TV but did you spot Billy training on Chichester Canal?
Billy Monger is a British racing driver who raced in British F4 in 2016 and 2017. He is also referred to by the nickname Billy Whizz.
In April 2017, he was critically injured during a race at Donington Park, requiring both of his legs to be amputated, one below the knee and one above the knee. In 2018, he was awarded the Helen Rollason BBC Sports Personality of the year prize in recognition of outstanding achievement in the face of adversity.
So why Chichester Canal? Why Comic Relief?
As part of Billy’s extensive rehab and his unrelenting desire to race again, he undertook a 140 mile challenge, comprising walking, kayaking and cycling to raise money for life changing projects.
The challenge started on 22 February and should be broadcasted in a Comic Relief documentary on Thursday 18 March.
One problem is, Billy had never been in a kayak before! So as part of his training, Chichester Ship Canal Trust was asked for permission for Billy to train in a slightly modified kayak and to be filmed.
Janet Osborne, volunteer with the Canal Trust, said “the whole crew (Comic Relief, professional photographer, external production company, personal trainer and Billy himself) were all charming.
It was a pleasure to meet Billy and co, to offer up the canal facilities and tell them all about the canal”. Janet continued “Billy trained for a couple of days and found the canal to offer perfect conditions. We wish him and Comic Relief every success and hopefully plenty of money
will be raised for very good causes”.
To support Chichester Canal's fundraising page, click here.
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