Brazilian Jui-Jitsu school takes on a marathon of a challenge for charity

A Rollathon is coming to town this month, as Newbury BJJ take on a 24 hour challenge.

The martial arts school is running a 24 hour charity event for a veteran's charity called REORG on Saturday 18 October.

The event is aimed at raising money to support retired veterans that are returning to civilian life and are struggling to find a sense of community.

To raise the money, the team at Newbury BJJ have agreed to keep themselves up, moving, and fighting for 24 hours straight in order to raise as much as possible.

So far they have passed the £2,500 milestone, but they hope to do even better with the help from others who would like to take part and donate.

Alongside the 24- hour Brazilian Jiu-jitsu “Rollathon” there will be a host of extra events, including a community BBQ, 12 hours of live local DJs, the CHAAT Indian food truck, a blind auction and plenty more.