Capital Weekender’s Kem Cetinay is about to embark on a huge challenge in aid of charity! On Thursday October 9, the radio host, TV personality and former Love Islander will push himself to the physical and mental limit with an exhausting 24 hours of padel to raise funds for Capital’s official charity, Make Some Noise.
Kem Cetinay’s 24-Hour Padel Challenge will see him swap late-night anthems for a sweatband and racket as he takes on a marathon of matches against different opponents. Kem will be joined by some of his celebrity friends, Capital presenters and special guests, who will be stepping up as his padel opponents in the name of charity to support Capital’s Make Some Noise. The entire event will be streamed live on Capital and Capital’s official app, Global Player, so listeners can see how he gets on!
Padel is a fast-paced sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, and has been rapidly growing in popularity across the UK. While a typical game lasts around an hour, Kem is taking his passion for padel to the extreme. Swapping the weekend decks for a padel racket and sweatbands, Kem has set himself up for a 24-hour test of both physical and mental endurance.
Kem is taking on the challenge to raise money for Capital’s official charity, Make Some Noise. The organisation funds vital projects, delivered by small charities right across the UK which help to tackle issues such as mental health, poverty and homelessness and provide support to those facing some of life’s toughest challenges.
Speaking about the gruelling challenge ahead, Kem said: “I love padel and I’ve played some long games before, but nothing like this! 24 hours on the padel court is going to be brutal! No doubt my arms and legs will be aching, but I’m so ready to push myself to the absolute limit. I have been training and getting a feel for what is ahead, and I already know it’s going to be tough. But if it means raising money for the incredible projects that Global’s Make Some Noise supports, then every rally, every hour, and every blister will be completely worth it! I’m determined to give it everything I’ve got.”
Suzanne Ryder-Richardson, Director, Global Goodness, added: “We are incredibly grateful to Kem for taking on this huge challenge to raise money for Global’s Make Some Noise. Every pound donated to Kem Cetinay’s 24-hour padel challenge can help provide a lifeline to those who need it most, right in the heart of communities across the UK. Right now, millions of people are facing some of life’s toughest challenges, from mental health struggles, poverty, homelessness or simply feeling alone. Donations have never been more important. Kem, we will be cheering you on every rally of the way!”
Global’s Make Some Noise funds vital life-changing projects across the UK, delivered by small, local charities, with the aim of making sure no one is facing life’s toughest challenges alone. Projects include those providing shelter and safety, supporting physical and mental health, preventing isolation and improving life skills. Tackling a wide range of issues including bereavement, food poverty, domestic abuse, homelessness and loneliness. The charity also runs a learning and development programme to support the sustainability of the small charities it works with.?
Kem will begin the challenge during Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby on Thursday October 9, putting down his padel racket 24 hours later on Friday October 10.
To support Kem Cetinay on his challenge and donate to Capital’s official charity, Make Some Noise, visit capitalfm.com. To donate £10, £20, £30 or £40 text KEM10, KEM20, KEM30 or KEM40 to 70766. 100% of your donation will go to Global’s Make Some Noise. 16 and over only. Please seek bill payer’s permission. Standard network charges may apply. T&Cs are at makesomenoise.com
You can follow Kem Cetinay’s 24-Hour Padel Challenge on Capital’s socials @capitalofficial, on capitalfm.com and by listening to Capital on 95 – 108 FM, on DAB digital radio right across the UK, on Global Player, the official Capital app, on your smart speaker (“play Capital”), iOS or Android device and at capitalfm.com.
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