Events & Challenges

	We believe fundraising should be fun, challenging, exciting - and a bit different. That is why we are constantly looking at our Events portfolio to ensure there is something for everyone. If any of the events or challenges below interest you please contact the Fundraising Office on 01726 66869 or email kholman@cornwallhospice.co.uk or dreeves@cornwallhospice.co.uk to discuss how you can get involved.
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	Events & Challenges 2010/11
	At a glance… 25th Sep 2010              Ladies Only Midnight Walk, Truro 19th - 24th May 2011    Trek Three Volcanoes, Italy 1st - 9th Oct 2011         Trek The Great Wall of China Interested? Read on below to find out more or call Karen on 01726 66869 or email kholman@cornwallhospice.co.uk
	Ladies Only Moonlight Stroll and Midnight Walk - Sat 25th September Ladies only - you are invited to join our big night out in Truro. Walk 8 km or 12 km around the cathedral city of Truro. Start your walk at 9.30 pm or Midnight. Will your walk be a Moonlight Stroll or a Midnight Walk? The choice is yours. It really will be a night to remember. For more information and to sign up, download a registration form here.
	Take the Leap... Experience the Thrill of a Tandem Parachute Jump!
	A must for those looking for a real thrill! Do you want to have the ultimate high-speed experience? Now you can take on the challenge of a tandem parachute jump and raise funds to help support Cornwall's only adult hospice service. Following instruction and briefing, you will be ready for your tandem sky dive harnessed to your instructor. You will exit the aircraft at 10,000 ft and experience the thrill and exhilaration this sport can offer. With the parachute open, take 5 minutes to enjoy the spectacular views as you float back to the earth. Relax and enjoy this unique sensation, knowing you are in very capable hands of a qualified BPA Tandem Instructor. Registration Fee: £50 Minimum Sponsorship: £300 (The minimum sponsorship amount covers the cost of the jump and also a minimum doation to CHC for £130. Any funds raised above the minimum target will come directly to the charity). Contact Karen on 01726 66869 or kholman@cornwallhospicecare.co.uk
	Trek the 3 Volcanoes, Italy (19th - 24th May 2011)
	Enjoy some of Italy’s most spectacular scenery while scaling its three famous volcanoes. Our challenge starts with Vesuvius in southern Italy, best known for the explosion that buried nearby Pompeii. It’s then on to Stromboli, where we follow a tough, steep trek to the summit of the volcano, which dominates this small island. The challenge culminates on the slopes of smouldering Mount Etna in Sicily, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
	Trek The Great Wall of China (1-9th October 2011)
	Imagine trekking along remote sections of the Great Wall of China; experiencing and camping at seldom visited villages, taking in sections that few others will ever see. Surely this has to rank among one of the great challenges on this planet. After the high level of interest in this ‘must do’ challenge and the success of the 2008 trip, we are running it again. Don’t miss out this time on an unforgettable experience.
	If you are interested in any of our challenges or events please contact Karen on 01726 66869 or email kholman@cornwallhospice.co.uk
	Open Challenges
	If these challenges do't grab you, why not take part in an open challenge using one of our challenge providers?
	Open events are charity challenge events which will allow you to choose your own charity to raise funds for. Here are just a few of the challenges on offer: Trek the Great Wall of China Climb to Everest Base Camp Dog Sled in Norway Trek to Machu Picchu
	Past Events The Adrenalin Quarry Zip Wire Challenge - Familiy Fun Afternoon Nearly 100 daring participants stepped from the edge and rode the UK's longest zip wire ride raising nearly £7,000. A great day was had by all, many thanks go to everyone involved in making it such a great day. Go to the Cornwall Hospice Facebook page to see more photos.
	London to Paris Cycle Challenge Our brave bikers have now returned from paris after completing the 3 day, 200 mile ride from London's Tower Bridge to the Eiffel Tower. A truly fantastic group of people, plety of stories and much laughter was shared along the way and after plenty of hours in the saddle the challengers enjoyed a celebratory glass of bubbly at the foot of the famous French landmark. The funds raised so far by our first ever cycle challenge have reached an incredible £60,605 and still rising - a huge thank you to our fantastic ream of pedaling pals!
	Read what our past challengers have to say...
	Since 2008 our overseas charity challenges have raised over £240,000 for the charity not forgetting all of the hard work our challengers put in spreading the word about the valuable work of Cornwall Hospice Care in providing Cornwall’s only adult hospice care.                                     Click on the links below to see what our challengers have to say about their experiences. Carolyn           Sharron           Penny            Phil            Karen
	Community Events For other community events in your area please click here. Just Giving Account
	Cornwall Hospice Care now has a charity account with Just Giving, the online charity raising service. If you wish to support friends or family who are participating in one of our events or challenges, please click Just Giving where you can make an online donation or view their individual fundraising page. Facebook
	Check out the new Cornwall Hospice Facebook page for photos and news of upcoming events on www.facebook.com. You will need to log on and search for Cornwall Hospice Care.