Raise Money Through Sponsored Challenge Events
Summer may be at an end, but there are still plenty of sponsored challenge opportunities out there. Keep up the training and fundraising!
There are so many fun and exhilarating sponsored challenge events taking place throughout the UK and Europe, through which you can raise money for Earthwatch. The Flora London Marathon may be the best known such event in the UK, but there are many, many other endurance-based events, including walking, cycling, trekking, swimming, and even dancing! And, you can always make up your own challenge! You are only limited by your imagination.
All you need to do after deciding on an event is to fundraise from your friends, family, work colleagues, basically anyone you know, tell them about what you are doing, and how by sponsoring you, their donations will go to Earthwatch.
We recommend setting up a fundraising page at Just Giving, and why not try organising a few of your own, smaller events to complement your sponsorship levels.
To receive our Fundraising Help Pack which is brimming full of ideas and advice for event organising and other fundraising methods, give Laura in the Development Office a call on +44 (0)1865 318878 or email lhowells@earthwatch.org.uk
Remember to keep us up-to-date with your sponsored challenge progress and results; we love to hear stories from all Earthwatch supporters!
Run the Flora London Marathon with Earthwatch, and you will directly help us to engage people in scientific field research that informs policy and management of the environment. Sign up today!
Up-coming Sponsored Event Challenges
Scroll down for an extensive (but not exhaustive!) list of sponsored challenge events taking place throughout the UK and Europe in 2008 and early 2009:
Sunday 9th November 2008
Athens Classic Marathon
Marathonas Avenue, Athens
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
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Sunday 9th November 2008
Ticino's International Marathon
Giubiasco, Switzerland
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
Enter Here
Sunday 30th November 2008
Firenze Marathon
Pizzale Michaelangelo, Florence
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
Enter Here
Saturday 27th December 2008
Bangcock Challenge Duathlon - run 2miles, bike 20miles, run 4.5miles
Lanark, Scotland
Requested Sponsorship - £100
Enter Here
Sunday 11th January 2009
Bannatynes Health Club Wellinborough Multi Terrain Series - 5k, 10k or 15k run
Gypsy Lane, Wellingborough
Requested Sponsorship - £75
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Sunday 18th January 2009
Bannatynes Health Club Wellinborough Multi Terrain Series - 5k, 10k or 15k run
Gypsy Lane, Wellingborough
Requested Sponsorship - £75
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Sunday 8th February 2009
Bannatynes Health Club Wellinborough Multi Terrain Series - 5k, 10k or 15k run
Gypsy Lane, Wellingborough
Requested Sponsorship - £75
Enter Here
Sunday 1st March 2009
Bannatynes Health Club Wellinborough Multi Terrain Series - 5k, 10k or 15k run
Gypsy Lane, Wellingborough
Requested Sponsorship - £75
Enter Here
Sunday 22nd March 2009
Maratona di Roma
Colluseum, Rome
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
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Sunday 22nd March 2009
Monaco Marathon
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
Enter Here
Please note: If you can raise the requested sponsorship for Earthwatch from your chosen event we will (upon request) refund your registration fee. This is a minimum suggested amount so if you reach it - don't stop there!
For advice on fitness and training, consult http://www.runnersworld.co.uk
Best of luck!