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2027 Challenge
In March 2027, a one-of-a-kind endurance challenge will begin: a 4,242 km (2,636 mile) west-to-east crossing of the United States by wheelchair marking the first time in history this feat has ever been accomplished. Starting in Los Angeles and concluding in Daytona Beach, Florida, this challenge isn't just about pushing physical limits, it's about sparking change, inspiring communities, and supporting those who’ve served.
Purpose & Mission
The challenge is driven by three core pillars:
Supporting Veterans' CharitiesRaising vital funds and awareness for military and veterans’ organisations that provide life-changing services. The goal is to give back to those who’ve given so much.
Empowering People to Dream Big by proving that extraordinary things can be achieved with ordinary tools, this journey inspires everyday people to begin their own challenges no matter their starting point or available resources.
Celebrating Women’s Rugby as a Source of Inspiration. This challenge is deeply inspired by the tenacity, resilience, and teamwork found in women’s rugby. By sharing that inspiration, the event shines a spotlight on the sport and the powerful role models it fosters.
The Cause
Supporting Veterans' Charities
Raising vital funds and awareness for military and veterans’ organisations that provide life-changing services. The goal is to give back to those who’ve given so much.
Empowering People to Dream Big
By proving that extraordinary things can be achieved with ordinary tools, this journey inspires everyday people to begin their own challenges- no matter their starting point or available resources.
Celebrating Women’s Rugby as a Source of Inspiration
This challenge is deeply inspired by the tenacity, resilience, and teamwork found in women’s rugby. By sharing that inspiration, the event shines a spotlight on the sport and the powerful role models it fosters.
The Reason
My hope is to inspire others by showing that, even in the face of adversity, it is still possible to achieve your goals and dreams. It’s about adapting those dreams and shifting your perception of what is possible.
In today’s economic climate, access to sports equipment and kit is a real challenge for many. I want to highlight that you don’t need expensive kit to engage in sport. Do what you can with what you have. If you have trainers, you can go for a run. If you have a wheelchair, you can go for a wheel. Participation is not about having the best equipment, it’s about taking that first step, however small it may be.
Start small. Dream big.
The Challenge Ahead
Start: Los Angeles, California
Route: Arizona → New Mexico → Texas → Louisiana → Mississippi → Alabama → Georgia
Finish: Daytona Beach, Florida
Total Distance: 4,242 km (2,636 miles)
Start Date: March 1, 2027
Target Finish Date: July 8, 2027
Time in Motion: 106 days (plus 22 rest days) over 130 total days
The timing is carefully chosen to cross the Arizona desert before peak summer heat. The schedule allows for media engagements, rest, and recovery while maintaining consistent daily progress (40 km/day on average).
The Route
Start: Los Angeles, California
Route: Arizona → New Mexico → Texas → Louisiana → Mississippi → Alabama → Georgia
Finish: Daytona Beach, Florida
"I can, I will, I must"
GO LEXI!
Support Lexi on her way through your town by waving her flag
1. Download and Print the “Go Lexi” Flag
2. Colour the flag.
3. Stick the flag to a pen or a stick.
4. Wave it on Lexi’s pass through your town
Team Forces
Team Forces is a charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of the armed forces community through the power of sport, challenge, and adventure. By facilitating access to a wide range of activities, from grassroots sports to elite competitions and adventurous expeditions, Team Forces aims to improve physical fitness, mental wellbeing, and overall morale within the services. The charity achieves this through fundraising, attracting sponsorship, and providing grants, ensuring that service personnel, veterans, and their families can benefit from opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible, fostering camaraderie, teamwork, and personal development across the armed forces spectrum.
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