Brothers taking on 340km challenge for Leeds United Foundation | OneFootball

Tianyi and Jinyi's challenge will start at Elland Road.

Two brothers from York are embarking on a 340km charity cycle ride from Leeds United’s Elland Road home to Harrow School in Middlesex.

Tianyi and Jinyi Zhou are raising money to tackle educational inequality in the UK.

The proceeds of this marathon three-day ride will be split between the Leeds United Foundation, the charity arm of Leeds United, and Harrow School, where the two brothers are pupils.

Within two weeks of launching their Just Giving page, Tianyi and Jinyi have already raised over £2,000. The charity ride, named the Field of Dreams, will take place in June.

Tianyi explained: “We originally set a target of £5,000 but, thanks to the generosity of so many people, we are now hoping to raise much more.

“By raising money for the Leeds United Foundation, we are supporting their continuous efforts to provide education and life-changing experiences for children of diverse backgrounds. The Foundation uses the power of football to enhance the lives of people across our region through opportunities in sport, education, and healthier lifestyles.”

Vicky Conning, Fundraising and Events Officer for the Leeds United Foundation, commented: “We are so grateful to Tianyi and Jinyi for undertaking this gruelling cycle ride. It’s going to take a lot a lot of courage and stamina, but we are very confident they will be up to the task.

“The money will help fund the Foundation’s amazing Primary Choices programme which will be hosted at Elland Road. The programme is for Year 5s and Year 6s, empowering and enabling opportunities for young people to discuss themes around making positive choices about their lives and futures and the consequences of negative choices.

“This will be delivered through interactive, discussion-based workshops with key themes that are prevalent in today’s society.”

If you would like to support Tianyi and Jinyi, please visit their Just Giving page HERE.

For more information about Primary Choices, please contact primarychoices@leedsunited.com.