CHARITY WALKS
Some excellent Charity Challenges are possible with DEBRA Ireland Trek the Dolomites-A charity trek to the Dolomites September 6-13/2008 Kilimanjaro Challenge- November 10-21/2008 Click logo for details e-mail treks@debraireland.org	Click for Web-site Other Action Cancer Events include :
Some excellent Charity Challenges are possible with DEBRA Ireland Trek the Dolomites-A charity trek to the Dolomites September 6-13/2008 Kilimanjaro Challenge- November 10-21/2008 Click logo for details e-mail treks@debraireland.org
Marie Curie Cancer Care Stephen Martin from the Mourne Ramblers will be doing a trek in Iceland 18-22 September for Marie Curie. 25 people are needed, the group is still short of that figure. Any volunteers to go? It involves: 3 days trekking and camping out each night. 1 x 8hr and 2 x 6hr treks Sponsorship of £2000 per volunteer This trek is solely for Northern Ireland and all monies collected will stay in the province to help provide nursing services in the patients’ home and at the hospice. All enquiries to Lesley Wright, Community Fundraiser, Northern Ireland East, Marie Curie Hospice, Belfast. 028 9088 2046. Email: Lesley.wright@mariecurie.org.uk Sunday, 3 August -Attik Amble, Bangor -Holywood-10 miles Saturday, 6 September -Crawfordsburn Country Park- Perfect Day Walk-6miles To take part in any of these go to: www.mariecurie.org.uk/devotedtolifewalks or call: 0870 240 1021
Northern Ireland Hospice Walks are taking place during the month of April. If you feel like an enjoyable walk and contributing to a very worthwhile charity , have a look at their site and choose a suitable walk. www.hospicewalk.com
The Hike Against Cruelty to Kids (the HACK) is an annual challenge walk in aid of the NSPCC. Walkers are set a challenge to walk in some of the most beautiful scenery in the North of England. It is open to anyone 18 years and over who wants to prove they 'Can Hack it' whilst raising money to fund the fight against child cruelty. Approx 20-30 individuals from Northern Ireland will be taken to do this event. The plan would be to fly participants over on Friday 28th August Depart Belfast Airport - Manchester Coach trip to Holmfirth stay in good BB or hotel Start HACK at 6.am Saturday total hrs 12 then return to Holmfirth good meal and rest.. Return Sunday.. For all of the above,registration fee of 12.50 plus a £100 deposit ( non refundable) to cover flight and coach hire. Please contact: Patricia Dayson Community Fundraising Manager T 02890357974 M 07976065114 E patricia.dayson@nspcc.org.uk For details visit pdf doc.
Meningitis Research Foundation have a number of interesting charity walks and challenging charity treks abroad, including : September - Take a dander with Meningitis Meanders! 6 September - (NEW) Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan A brand new Meander walk awaits you…..The 3.6 mile Meander offers striking views of the Mourne Mountains whilst taking in scenes of the historic Castle and the beautiful surrounding Castlewellan Lake. Help support our NEW Meander and sign up today! 13 September - Mini Meanders, Sir Thomas and Lady Dickson Park Mini Meanders are back again for its 2nd year! Kids will take part in a Mini-Meander with our mascot Marvin. There will be colouring in, balloon modelling and prizes galore! Come and join Meningitis Research Foundation for a great family day out! 20 September - Lagan Towpath, Belfast Join us on our 2nd Belfast Meander. The 4 mile walk begins at Cutter's Wharf, walking along the Lagan Towpath to Shaw's Bridge and back again. A popular area for walkers and cyclists galore! Help us build on last year's success by registering today. Abseiling Scrabo Tower Kilimanjaro Trek in February, 2009 Contact : Sharon Rutherford,Fundraising Officer,Northern Ireland Tel: 02890 321283 Email: Sharon@meningitis-ni.org Find them on the web: http://www.meningitis.org/helping-us/fundraising-events/northern-ireland/