Do a challenge for us
Could you be a 2012 Hospice Hero?
Run, cycle, walk, trek or jump — whatever you do, do it for your local Hospice.
We have put together a calendar of events for you, that you could take part in up until the end of 2012.
Once you have decided on your event do please contact us and we will provide you with hospice sponsorship forms, give you information on how you can maximise your sponsor ship and will also make sure you are invited to our special annual “thank you” event help here at the hospice for all of our brave challenge participants.
You can now create your own fundraising page to help spread the word to all of your family, friends and colleagues. Use the link below.
If you’re interested in doing something challenging to raise money for Nightingale House, please contact the Fundraising Team on 01978 314 292 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Runners Diary
There are a number of 10k’s, half marathons and marathons taking place locally, nationally and internationally that you could take part in.
Chester Half Marathon, Sunday 13 May 2012.
Join Hospice Hero’s Aled, Dean, Colin, Paul, Kerry, Tom, Richard, Andy & Paul.
www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/half-marathon.
British 10k London, Sunday 8 July 2012.
In celebration of the London Olympics 2012. (Good Luck Ceri!)
www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk.
Cardiff 10k and Fun Run
Sunday 9 September 2012.
www.cardiff10k.com/10K.html.
Bupa Great North Run
Sunday 16 September 2012. (Good Luck Carol!)
www.greatrun.org.
MBNA Chester Marathon
Saturday 7 October 2012.
(Good Luck Richard!)
www.chestermarathon.co.uk .
Flintshire 10k, Sunday 14 October 2012.
Organised by Nightingale House Hospice.
www.flintshire10k.co.uk.
Liverpool Marathon, Sunday 14 October 2012.
www.runliverpoolmarathon.co.uk.
If you have already participated in some of these home events and would like to channel your energies into an event abroad, simply click on one of the links below for more details:
New York Marathon
Berlin Marathon
Paris Marathon
Cycling Diary
Nightingale House Hospice is proud to be partners of the Etape Cymru 2012. Last year, more than 40 cyclists took part in the gruelling 100 mile challenge climbing an ascent of more than 9000 feet and raised an incredible £10,000 for the Hospice.
Etape Cymru, Sunday 9 September 2012.
Nightingale House Hospice has 120 FREE places (£150 minimum sponsorship). To register visit www.nightingalehouse.co.uk.
http://www.etape-cymru.co.uk/.
Etape Eryri, Sunday 17 June 2012.
Snowdonia Sportive. Celebrate the Queens Jubilee this June by taking in the beautiful surroundings of Britain — and more specifically Snowdonia, Wales.
Three fantastic routes have been planned to suit all cycling abilities.
Etape Bach 47 — the shortest route at 47 miles.
Etape Canol 76 — 76 miles with some mega climbs to get your legs and your lungs burning.
Etape Mawr 103 — A monster 103 miles of awesome tarmac on climbs you never believed you could ride!
www.etapeeryri.com.
Moonriders London to Brighton Night Ride, Friday 29 June 2012.
Capital to coast 100km night road cycle.
www.moonriders.co.uk.
Manchester to Blackpool, Sunday 8 July 2012.
www.bike-events.com.
Cycletta, Sunday 7 October 2012.
Ladies only Bike Ride starting at Tatton Park, Knutsford. 25 free places for Hospice supporters.
http://www.cycletta.co.uk/.
London to Paris Cycle Ride
This event runs across several dates in 2012 and if you have more than 30 people that want to take part, many challenge companies will offer you a bespoke event package. Please see the following links for further details, dates and prices:
www.discoveradventure.com
www.skylineoverseas.co.uk
www.expeditionwise.com
www.adventurousewe.co.uk
Walking Diary
Walking is one of the most popular ways in Britain to keep fit. It’s recommended that people walk for half an hour three times a week for general health and well being.
Whilst the Hospice organises a number of walking events such as the Drag Walk and the Ladies Midnight Walk, there are several other ways you can raise money by putting on your walking boots and going off track.
Arrange your own event, such as climbing Moel Famau, Snowdon, or walking from Wrexham to Chester or other route.
Consider taking part in a combined event, such as the 3 peaks challenge (see Trekkers Diary).
The great thing about these walking events is that they are non date specific. Pick a date that is suitable for your walking group and arrange it yourself.
We can provide you with t-shirts and sponsor forms. Contact Eleri Wyn Smith on 01978 314292 or email
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If you would prefer to walk in an organised event, please visit www.expeditionwise.com for further ideas.
Trekkers Diary
There are all sorts of adventures waiting to be found in the UK and abroad, many of which are organised by a third party company to ensure your optimum safety.
There is the Three Peaks Challenge in Britain or a number of overseas challenges that might tempt you, such as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or trekking the Great Wall of China, and lots more.
Please visit the following sites to see if there is a challenge waiting for you.
www.discoveradventure.com
www.skylineoverseas.co.uk
www.expeditionwise.com
www.adventurousewe.co.uk.
Jump
Ever see yourself jumping out of a plane? You wouldn’t believe the amount of people who receive a ‘skydive’ as a birthday gift or landmark occasion.
To help overcome your fears, why not do a skydive for Nightingale House Hospice? With all of the support from your sponsors you will be more likely to take on the challenge and ensure the experience of a lifetime.
Local diving fields are in Tilston and Whitchurch.
www.theparachutecentre.com
