Race For Life

What is Race for Life?

The Race for Life story

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is the largest women-only fundraising event in the UK. Since 1994, women of all ages and fitness levels across the UK have come together at these inspiring events to walk, jog or run 5k to help beat cancer. Some take part in celebration of surviving a cancer experience. Others take part in memory of a loved one or to give hope to a cancer-free future. But all of them share a common goal: to raise money for Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work to beat cancer. Every pound raised in sponsorship or fundraising helps to fund the work of over 4,800 researchers, doctors and nurses dedicated to helping more people beat cancer. So far, an incredible 4.7 million women have raised over £370 million to fund Cancer Research UK's life saving work.

Race for Life 2011

Get ready for Race for Life 2011. Be the first to find out when next year's events open for entry and get a place in Race for Life 2011 and find out about other fundraising events visit the race for life website at www.raceforlife.org

Vietnam Cycle Ride

17 February 2011 - 28 February 2011

Prepare to be overwhelmed by Vietnam's natural contrast in beauty - from the patchwork of bright green rice paddies to the rugged mountains and white sandy beaches, you can't fail to be mesmerised by its traditional charm! Vietnam won't fail to leave an indelible mark on you providing you with memories that will last forever.

To take part in this exciting event, you need to raise a minimum sponsorship amount of £3100, which is easy when you know how. The Rethink Fundraising events team will be on hand to help you raise this amount to experience a trip of a lifetime. We'll even give you a free Fundraising Pack! Request an information pack or call us on 0207 840 3033 or email events@rethink.org for more information

Book your Vietnam cycle now!

Everest base camp

Date(s)

4th November 2010 to 20th November 2010

Take action for children and be part of something that will stay with you forever!

This outstanding 17-day trek to the base camp of the world's highest mountain will take you through the lush valleys of Sagarmatha National Park, with time to explore its villages and monasteries.

world's highest mountain at 29,035ft (8,848m)

spectacular panoramic views

deep gorges and glacial lakes

sample sherpa hospitality

explore Kathmandu

Eight of the world's highest peaks are in the Nepalese Himalayas. And the highest of them all, standing at 8,848m, is Mount Everest.

A natural high

Your trekking adventure begins at Lukla, where you’ll trek to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. You’ll have plenty of time to get used to the altitude, following the trail across numerous rivers.

Your trek leads gradually uphill from Thyangboche, where you’ll reach a highpoint at Kalapathar (5,545m) with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers including Mount Everest.

Having completed the challenge, you will have the chance to explore the city of Kathmandu and its many temples and bazaars against the most stunning backdrop in the world.

For more information please visit www.actionforchildren.org.uk

Diabetes UK

A new way to fundraise for Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK’s new fundraising website, Diabetes Challenge, is a fun and interactive site where anybody can challenge themselves or someone else to raise funds for Diabetes UK.

Challenges can be anything from swimming 100 lengths to going out in fancy dress, to making a colleague a cuppa everyday for a week - anything goes!

Diabetes Challenge also provides a focal point for people taking part in marathons, fun runs, overseas challenges and other events on behalf of Diabetes UK to raise money towards their fundraising targets.

Visitors to Diabetes Challenge can access progress updates on all live challenges, and see who's set up a challenge, what they're doing, who's donating and how much has been raised so far. The site also links up with social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.

Challenge yourself - or someone else

"By challenging yourself or someone else you will help to raise vital funds for the three million people in the UK living with diabetes, while having loads of fun," said Amanda Neylon, Digital Media Manager at Diabetes UK.

"And every penny really will count - because one of the best things about Diabetes Challenge is that donations made to challenges are commission-free, compared to those charged by intermediary fundraising sites.

"So - challenge yourself to make a real difference to people with diabetes."

For more information please visit www.diabetes.org.uk