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Vietnam to Cambodia Cycle Ride
Event Date: Thursday, 17 November 2011
Cycle 400 miles from historic Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) on the South Vietnamese coast to Siem Reap in Cambodia, home of the stunning temples of Angkor. A breathtaking ride through traditional villages, ancient paddy fields and stunning scenery. Two fascinating countries – one awesome challenge! Full support given for fund-raising and training. Minimum sponsorship £2,750.
For further details call 01772 522913 or email info@rosemere.org.uk for details.
Great North Run
Event Date: Sunday, 18 September 2011
Described as the ‘most iconic half-marathon on the planet’, over 50,000 people will make their way to Gateshead to run the 31st Great North Run in September. You could be one of those people, taking up the challenge and taking in the atmosphere and, at the same time, fundraising for Rosemere to help make a real difference in the care of cancer patients in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Land’s End to John O’Groats in 7 and a half days!
Event Date: Thursday, 01 September 2011
What a superb achievement! Paul Parkinson took up the challenge to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats and he managed to complete this in 7 ½ days. Paul was a little disappointed as he had hoped to complete the ride in 7 days but he hadn’t accounted for the British weather! In spite of this slowing him down, he still averaged over 120 miles per day.
Many thanks to Paul and to all who have supported him in this challenge; in total he raised £1842 for Rosemere to support the treatment and support of cancer patients in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
174 miles Coast to Coast by Bike
Event Date: Thursday, 28 July 2011
Ian Dawson along with brothers Mark and Darren and six other members of their family and friends have decided to set off coast to coast on Hadrian’s Cycleway to raise money for Rosemere. This is a beautiful cycle ride from east to west across the North of England; it is also a gruelling challenge covering 174 miles in just 3 days from Tynemouth through Roman Wall country to Ravenglass in the Lake District. The ride is being done in memory of Dad, Peter Dawson, who was treated at Rosemere.
Charlotte swims in the Great North
Event Date: Sunday, 19 June 2011
Charlotte Sutton decided that she was going to use her love of swimming to raise money for Rosemere after her grandfather had received treatment here - so she signed up for the Great North Swim. This is the UK’s biggest swimming event and about 10,000 swimmers take part to swim one mile in Lake Windermere.
Charlotte said “I had a great day and there was a really good atmosphere. It was cold but I enjoyed the swim” Charlotte completed the mile in 45 minutes. Well done!
Rosemere Sky Dive
Event Date: Saturday, 18 June 2011
Jump from 10,000 ft in a tandem sky dive at Cark Airfield, near Grange over Sands. A once in a lifetime experience! The minimum sponsorship for this event is £440.
For further details please call 01772 522913 or email info@rosemere.org.uk
Inca Trail Challenge
Event Date: Friday, 13 May 2011
The Original Inca Trail is said to be one of the top ten trekking trails in the World! Join Sue Thompson, Rosemere`s Chief Officer, on this spectacular trekking Challenge through the Andes Mountains to discover the lost city of the Incas - Machu Picchu. Climb to 4,200 m to cross Dead Woman`s Pass then drop down to 2,400m to enter the Inca City through the Sungate.
There is a minimum Sponsorship of £2750 and there will be full support given for fundraising and training. Places are limited to 20 and there has already been lots of interest so contact us now for further details: email info@rosemere.org.uk or call 01772 522913