On 29 September, six colleagues from Lockton, global insurance broker, completed what is dubbed ‘the hardest triathlon in the world’. The team took on the legendary Enduroman Arch 2 Arc challenge, raising more than £80,000 to support seriously ill children and their families.
The epic endurance challenge pushed the Lockton team to their limits for nearly 46 hours, starting at Marble Arch in London where the relay team ran 87 miles to Dover before swimming 21 miles across the English Channel and then cycling 181 miles to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
All six athletes crossed the finish line together, becoming the fastest six-person relay to ever finish the triathlon and adding their names to a select list of less than 100 people in the world who have completed the challenge – and raising an incredible £80,000 (and counting) for Together for Short Lives.
“We wanted to do a challenge that would capture people’s attention and spark conversations. We knew that the more physically and mentally demanding the challenge, the more likely people would take notice and feel compelled to support this amazing charity, Together for Short Lives,” said Lizzy Pilato, a member of the Arch 2 Arc team.
Every pound raised will support children’s hospices across the UK and ensure that children with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition, and their families, receive the care and support they need, when and where they need it.
Since naming Together for Short Lives as its 2025 Charity of the Year, the Lockton Charitable Association has raised over £100,000, helping support children and families to make the most of every moment they have together – whether that’s for years, months or only hours.
Simon Ambler, Trustee of Lockton Charitable Association, Partner of Lockton Companies LLP said: “The team pushed themselves further than they ever thought possible, all while knowing that every step, stroke, and mile would make a difference for families facing the toughest of challenges. At Lockton, we’re incredibly proud to support Together for Short Lives and the vital work they do supporting children’s hospices across the UK. Congratulations to the Arch 2 Arc team for achieving something truly inspirational for our charity partner.”
You can see and donate to the Arch to Arc team’s fundraising page here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/teamlocktonarchtoarc
“Completing the Arch 2 Arc challenge is a once in a lifetime achievement – and to do it while raising such a phenomenal amount is inspirational. The team’s efforts will help the UK’s 53 children’s hospices and the thousands of children and families they provide vital care and support to, when they need it most. We are thankful to the team for their extraordinary efforts, leading to extraordinary impact for children’s hospices.”
Nick Carroll, Chief Executive of Together for Short Lives
