The challenge
This October, Billy will attempt the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship. This brutal 17 hour, 140.6-mile race will push his body, mind, and spirit to their absolute limit.
Battling unfamiliar waters, soaring temperatures, and barren lava fields, Billy will take on the ultimate test of strength and resilience. Competing against world-class athletes and aiming to break the IRONMAN World Championship Record for a double leg amputee, Billy will have to:
swim 2.4 miles in the unfamiliar waters of the Pacific
cycle 112 miles through exposed terrains and strong crosswinds
run 26.2 miles across barren lava fields in intense humidity
This will be the culmination of 12 months of intense preparation across all three disciplines - it is the pinnacle challenge of athletic prowess and emotional endurance.
Billy's training schedule has been ominous and foreboding, requiring total discipline and life-style changes for the past year. Your support will give Billy the strength he needs. Knowing he has you behind him will help Billy to go the extra mile. The extra 140.6 miles, to be precise.
Your contributions will not only fuel Billy’s progress but also provide vital support to projects that help people across the UK and the world facing their own tough challenges. Supporting Billy means being part of a team that can bring about real change.
Billy's challenge is dedicated to supporting those who, like him; have faced adversity but without the strong family and community support he was fortunate to have.
Your support will power Billy’s extra-ordinary journey and vital Comic Relief funded projects providing practical support to those facing their toughest challenges, here in the UK and across the world. From giving children and young people the best start in life, to providing a safe place when someone needs it most, to helping families meet their basic needs. Together, you and Billy will be helping people get the support they need. Just like Billy did.
Support billy today
Your donation is more than just support; it’s a beacon of hope. Help Billy conquer the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship and uplift the lives of those facing tough times in the UK and across the globe.
About Billy Monger
Billy Monger is a remarkable young British racing driver whose story has touched millions.
At the age of 17, Billy was involved in a devastating crash during a Formula 4 race at Donnington Park, resulting in the amputation of both his legs. Despite this life-altering event, Billy's determination and love for racing never wavered.
Just months after his accident, Billy was back in a modified racing car, making history as the first amputee to compete in single-seater racing. His journey has been documented in "Driven: The Billy Monger Story," highlighting his incredible resilience and the unwavering support of his family and the racing community.
In 2021, Billy took on a monumental challenge for Comic Relief, raising an astounding £3.2 million by walking, kayaking, and cycling 140 miles across England. This effort significantly supported numerous Comic Relief projects, – showcasing the impact of his dedication, perseverance and refusal to let adversity define him.
Now, he is taking on his toughest challenge yet—the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kona — to raise even more vital funds and to have an even greater impact.
DESIGN BILLY'S CYCLING JERSEY FOR HIS EPIC CHALLENGE!
We need you to design Billy’s cycling jersey for the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship!
All you need to do is print our handy cycling jersey template and start drawing your design (don’t worry if you can’t print the template – just remember to draw a design for the front and back of the jersey!).
Your designs need to be colourful, creative and eye-catching to help Billy stand out amongst his fellow competitors! And remember to keep your designs original – no copies of your favourite characters will be accepted sadly.
The Prize
The winning design will be chosen by Billy and printed onto a cycling jersey produced by HUUB. Billy will wear this jersey during his challenge AND the winning design will also be made into a limited edition run of tops available on HUUB’s website.
How do I enter?
Download the cycling jersey template here(opens in new window) (or draw your own outline and fill it in with your design!).
Ask your parent, teacher or guardian to scan and upload a high-res JPEG (up to 10MB) of your design, saving it as their name and complete the submission form.
Please hold on to your original hard-copy design as we may need to use this if you are the winner.
This competition will open on Wednesday 24 July (BST) and close at 11:59pm on Wednesday 7 August (BST). The competition is open to all UK residents between the age of 8 and 16 and all entries must be submitted by a parent, guardian or teacher over the age of 18. There will be one winner. The competition is operated by Comic Relief. See full terms and conditions here.
Watch Driven: The Billy Monger Story below
In 2018, a documentary film crew followed an 18-year-old Billy on his journey to become the first ever amputee to race competitively in a single-seater racing car.