Charity Walks
The number one website to advertise
your walking event
On this page you will find information about planned walking events. The aim of the Board is to
provide a portal for Event Organisers to provide FREE information over the web. Any organisation can promote their event here
providing it is all in a good cause. Charity Organisations and Businesses raising money for good causes are heartily
welcomed. Clubs and organisations holding non-profit events can also post their event on the board.
To add an Event to the board simply click here. Complete the Email and post it to me. I will then put the Event details
on the Board whenever possible within 48 hours. Provide as much information as you can about the purpose of the event and don't forget to
include the organisers contact names and EMail/ Telephone numbers. The limits per bulletin are 300 words although updates can be added
when required. Photographs and Logos are also accepted.
Why use the charilty Walks Page? - At over 2 million hits per month the site offers one of the best FREE portals for getting your message
over about your event and increasing your sponsorship. Good luck with your event.
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Breast Cancer Campaign
We've realised that not everyone can attend a mass participation walk or organise their own walk so we've decided to create a walking event that can be done anywhere at any time, on your own or with others, STEP ON IT.
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Itex Rotary Walks (Guernsey)
Itex Rotary Walks has been running for 12 years, involving a 40 mile walk along the coastline of Guernsey encompassing road walks and cliff walks. Competitors can complete the entire walk or attempt specific parts as per their ability.
The 2009 walk, held in May, attracted nearly 600 competitors and raised in excess of £33k for local charities. We have walkers from all the Channel Islands and the UK.
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Staffie Rescue Appeal, West Highland Way 2010
(Extract from the journal of Polly the Dog)
Boss Woman and Big Guy have decided again (they never asked me first ~ they never do ... ) that because they like mountain walking and long
distance walking, they would like to walk the West Highland Way in May 2010. Seemingly I will be going with them.
It's a 93 mile wak from Milngavie (near Glasgow) to Fort William. Boss Woman said that if people would kindly sponsor me then we could donate
the money to Staffie Rescue. If you are interested, no pressure mind, then you could send the donations to Boss Woman (made payable to
SBT Rescue) OR you could send them direct to the Staffie Rescue. I could send you a picture of me doing the walk if you want. .
How cool would that be ?
We have done many long walks before and camping as well and I liked it very much. I cuddle up to the Big Guy at night to keep warm and except
for his snoring it works out fine. Well this time because it's a longer walk than we have done before in one go, and it might rain and spoil
the walk, we are going to go Bed and Breakfast and not go camping. I like camping, but it does get cold at night and sometimes when it rains
a lot and we get wet and we can't get everything dry in the tent. I am really looking forward to it. When we do our long walks, we get to
see loads of stuff we wouldn't otherwise see and also get to meet loads of different people and some other dogs.
Last time we all did a long walk together, I raised £157 for the Staffie Rescue. Please email me if you are interested in sponsoring me.
Some people have already said they would. Great. Thank you.
The 2010 Hike 4 Hospices:
Saturday, August 21st and Sunday August 22nd, 2010
Hike 4 Hospices is a popular annual charity walk along the beautiful South Downs, raising urgently needed funds for four Sussex hospices: St Peter & St James in Lewes, St Wilfrid’s in Chichester, The Martlets in Brighton and Hove, and St Barnabas House in Worthing.
Hospices provide special support and palliative care for those nearing the end of their lives due to advanced life limiting illnesses. This vital care has its price. Hospices are not part of the NHS; as stand alone Charities they have to raise a huge proportion of their running costs to be able to offer this invaluable service to the local communities. Organised by a group of Sussex Rotary clubs, last year’s event raised a marvellous total of over £40,000 - thus donating £10,000 to each hospice.
This year's route is from Lewes to Goodwood, with various start and finishing points along the way offering differing lengths to suit all: young and old, puppies and mature four legged friends alike! This year, a 'fun' section has been added to the route between Devil's Dyke and St Botolph's of 5 miles only. Prizes will be awarded to the individual or team raising the most money for the hospices and also for the best fancy dress outfits.
For further details and online applications please visit www.hike4hospices.com after April 1st.
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The Rotary Club of Roundhay: Millenium Meander + 10
Dacre Banks, Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, 12 June 2010
There will be 3 optional walks, of 23, 11 and 6 miles, all starting from Dacre Banks village hall in Nidderdale, a designated area of
outstanding natural beauty. The walks include some of the following features: Yorkes Folly, Guise Cliffe, Brimham Rocks and Ashfold Side Beck
which is the site of some old lead mines.
The entry fee is £8 and for the six mile walk there is a Family Fee of £12. The 11 and 23 mile walks begin at 9.00 and and the 6 mile
walk at 10.00am. Checkpoints and a route description will keep you on track and at the finish a badge, certificate and meal will be provided.
For an Entry Form please send an stamped addressed envelope to M.Hird, 1 Parkwood Avenue Leeds LS8 1JW or alternatively go to
http://www.roundhayrotaryclub.co.uk/ and click on Sponsored Walks, or
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The Rotary Charity is called Thanks for Life and its objective is to eliminate polio entirely from every country in the world. This is a
hugely worthwhile but massive undertaking for which we need to raise hundreds of millions of pounds. To find out more about this go
to: http://www.ribi.org/thanks-for-life
The walk will also raise funds for the Samaritans; for more information about their work go to: www.samaritans.org
Walk in the Peak District for Target TB June 5th 2010
Are you in central England or do you fancy a trip to the beautiful Peak District? Why not get your walking boots on for Target TB in 2010? Ask your friends, family and colleagues to join you in the FSI Challenge on Saturday June 5th 2010.
With no entrance fee and lots of fun for all the family, we are really pleased to be involved in the event! The FSI support small charities in lots of ways and generously provide all the organisation for this event for no fee at all – so not only does it cost you nothing to join in but every penny you raise for us goes directly to help people affected by TB.
The Challenge starts at Thornbridge Outdoor Centre, near Bakewell, Derbyshire, and finishes at the private home of Emma Harrison, the Secret Millionaire and founder of the FSI. Thornbridge Hall is a stunning stately home with magnificent grounds. There will be food and drinks on the grounds for all to enjoy, as well as a great atmosphere as all the entrants get cheered through the finishing posts. Sounds lovely!
You can choose to walk or run the 4km or 10km route, and all-terrain pushchairs can be used on the 4km route too.
If you don’t live close to Derbyshire, why not make a weekend of it? Thornbridge Hall is just 15 miles from Chatsworth House and some stunning walks in the Peak District.
Please email Lynn at lstevens@targettb.org.uk or call 01273 827070 to register for this walk and to get our valuable support for your all fundraising efforts! We have lots of information and ideas to help you so please see Events at www.targettb.org.uk |
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Herriot Hospice Homecare’s Midnight Walk of Northallerton
15th May 2010
Thurston Road Industrial Estate
19 Omega Business Village Northallerton
The walk is 9 miles long, due to start at midnight and end at approximately 6.00am.
Please join us on the walk which is in a good cause to support our local community; in particular people with terminal illness who wish to be at home when their time comes.
Entry Fee: £6.
Please contact Samantha on 01609 777413 for more information.
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Just Walk for Target TB on 15th May 2010 South Downs
This event offers walkers the chance to experience a breathtaking walk over the picturesque South Downs on 15th May 2010. Beginning and ending at glorious Goodwood, this lovely walk in the West Sussex countryside is open to anyone, including children, who is keen to get their walking boots on and hike for Target TB!
You, your friends and family can choose to join in either a 10km fund raising walk, a 20km walk, a 40km walk or a whopping 60km. Once you have paid the small registration fee to organizer Across the Divide ALL the money you go on to raise, whether its £10 or £10,000, will help us make a difference to people's lives.
Please email Lynn at lstevens@targettb.org.uk or call 01273 827070 to get our valuable support for your all fundraising efforts! We have lots of information and ideas to help you. As this is on our doorstep, Target TB is particularly pleased to be involved in this event, making the most of our beautiful countryside. Please see Events at www.targettb.org.uk for more information amd here is a photo to inspire you!
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Macmillan Cancer Support Buckholt Estate Walk - May 2nd, 2010
Come join us for a walk across the beautiful Buckholt Estate, West Tytherley in aid of charity. Situated on the Hampshire/ Wiltshire border
near to Stockbridge, the Buckholt estate provides walkers with the opportunity to experience the rarest of mixed terrain walks through small
woodlands both new and ancient, over rolling countryside and up the challenging downland paths.
There will be a chance for walkers to bring their own picnic or buy from the BBQ on the downs where, on a clear day, you can see five counties
and The Isle of White.
There are a variety of circular route options available up to a distance of 7 miles and a longer route of around 14 miles. All routes
include one short but strenuous stretch uphill onto the down and the 14 mile route is particularly challenging for children under the age
of 12. An entry fee of £7 (7 miles) or £10 (14 miles) is payable on the day and there will be prizes for the most sponsorship raised. We
hope to raise £25,000 on the day.
The location is Buckholt Farm, West Tytherley, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 1LS and car parking facilities will be signposted on the
Buckholt Farm Estate. Registration is from 10:00 am and the walk scheduled to start at 11:00 am.
Although limited supplies of water will be available at the BBQ/picnic spot please bring plenty to drink with you in order to avoid dehydration. We also encourage you to bring water for any dogs you may have with you.
Full event details can be found on our website Macmillan Walking Events
Phone: Kathy King on 01264 343813, or email Buckholt Walk
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Rotary Annual Cotswold walk - 2nd May 2010
Come and join the Rotary Annual Cotswold Walk (now in its 20th year). 7 miles along the footpaths and bridleways of attractive North Cotswolds with spectacular views over four counties commencing just outside the idyllic village of Ilmington in South Warwickshire.
Come just to enjoy the walk or raise funds for your favourite charity (sponsorship forms available). Bring a picnic or enjoy the free drinks & biscuits plus other refreshments at a nominal cost available at the half way point. Marshals will be located around the course.
Location: The free car park and start is at Foxcote Hill, near the lovely village of Ilmington, CV36 4LD. (South of Stratford upon Avon near Shipston on Stour)
First walkers commence at 10am and last walkers at 2pm. Minimum donation £5 per adult walker and £2 for schoolchildren, payable at the start.
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For further information go to www.cotswoldwalk.org.uk - map, instructions and sponsorship forms (if required)
Contact: John Round tel: 01608 684 304; email: jasround@googlemail.com
Cotswold Way Challenge, 21st - 25th April 2010
If you enjoy walking and want a new challenge, why not walk the Cotswold Way for charity. Set in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, the 102 mile route celebrates its first birthday this year as having National Trail status, making it one of Britain’s top 20
long-distance paths. Bath based homeless charity Julian House are organising such a walking challenge along the route to raise vital funds
for their work with homeless men and women.
Starting at the picturesque Chipping Camden you will spend the next 5 days walking the Cotswold Way, through quintessentially English
countryside to the Roman city of Bath. Walking on average 20 miles a day, the route takes in beautiful scenery around Broadway, Winchcombe,
Cleeve Hill, Painswick, Birdlip, North Nibley and the Sodbury’s before offering magnificent views over the World Heritage city of Bath. The
challenge will be limited to 14 places and although Julian House will arrange your transport, accommodation and packed lunches – the rest is
up to you! The overall route is well marked and you will be provided with the relevant Ordnance Survey Maps so that you can confidently
navigate your own way between each stage. The event organisers will also transfer your overnight luggage for you each day, allowing you to
walk at your own pace.
Julian House is keen to ensure that the event will generate the maximum amount of support for its work with the homeless. Participants
will pay an initial registration fee (£180) which covers all the main costs, including their accommodation. They will then be asked to raise
the sponsorship target of £350 – all of which will go towards Julian House’s various projects.
Full event details can be found on our website www.julianhouse.org.uk
Phone: Cathy Adcock on
01225 354656, or email cathya@julianhouse.org.uk
The DOW Live Earth Run For Water, London:
Sunday 18th April, 2010
Pump Aid, the leading water charity, is calling on 14,000 people to dust off those running shoes and take part in The Dow Live Earth Run for Water London event, which will take place on 18th April 2010.
The Dow Live Earth Run for Water London will take place in Victoria Park on 18th April 2010 at 10am. Entrants will be rewarded with a fantastic free live concert featuring global superstars after the run, and there will also be Water Villages with activities to help raise awareness of the world’s water crisis . The last Live Earth London concert featured artists such as: Madonna, Kasabian, Metallica, Beastie Boys and The Black Eyed Peas; so get signed up and get those running shoes on and be part of this phenomenon that will take part on the 18th April 2010!
The Dow Live Earth Run for Water is the largest solutions-based initiative in history aimed at solving the world's water crisis. Taking place globally on 18th April, 2010, the Dow Live Earth Run for Water will consist of a series of 6km runs/walks (the average distance many women and children walk everyday to secure water) occuring over the course of 24 hours. |
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The Dow Live Earth Run for Water is a globally-unified day of commitment and awareness that will involve thousands of runners, celebrities, and most importantly, ordinary people who want to make a difference throughout the world.
All donations raised by the Dow Live Earth Run for Water will fund sustainable water programmes and support a global network of NGO partners. Pump Aid, an international water and sanitation charity, has been selected as the NGO in the UK.
Pre-registration is essential as you won't be able to register on the day. This cost of registration is £25.00
Register online at: http://london.runforwater.co.uk/
Contact Email: DowLiveEarthLondon@limelightsports.com
The DOW Live Earth Run For Water, Manchester:
Sunday 18th April, 2010
In a city that could be described as having too much water, the DOW Live Earth Run for Water Manchester will be highlighting the world’s shortage of water with a 6km run/walk through Heaton Park - "the lungs of Manchester" - to raise money and awareness of the ongoing water crisis throughout the world.
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The event will be held at 10am on April 18th 2010 around the beautiful grounds of the park. There will be a Water Village at the start/finish area, this special area will be set up with water education activities to help raise awareness of the world’s water crisis. In addition to activites taking place in the Water Villages, there will be stands explaining how people can recycle effectively and improve their fitness and wellbeing.
The Dow Live Earth Run for Water is the largest solutions-based initiative in history aimed at solving the world's water crisis. Taking place globally on April 18, 2010, the Dow Live Earth Run for Water will consist of a series of 6km runs/walks (the average distance many women and children walk everyday to secure water) occurring over the course of 24 hours.
The Dow Live Earth Run for Water is a globally-unified day of commitment and awareness that will involve thousands of runners, celebrities, and most importantly, ordinary people who want to make a difference throughout the world.
All donations raised by the Dow Live Earth Run for Water will fund sustainable water programmes and support a global network of NGO partners. Pump Aid, an international water and sanitation charity, has been selected as the NGO in the UK.
Pre-registration is essential as you won't be able to register on the day. This cost of registration is £15.00 to the end of February 2010, and £19.50 thereafter.
Register online at:
http://liveearth.org/en/dow-live-earth-run-for-water-manchester
Phone: 07790 773738 Email: run4water@xtramileevents.com
Wensleydale Wander, Saturday 17th April, 2010
Organised by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale. Register here and also read reports and view photographs of the 2009 event.
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