Challenge Brochure 2012 - Make everyday count

8/3/2019 Challenge Brochure 2012 - Make everyday count

1/32


2/32


3/32

Havens Hospices incorporates Fair Havens Hospice andLittle Havens Childrens Hospice. We provide specialistrespite breaks, symptom control and end-o-lie care oradults and children living with lie limiting illnesses

or conditions.

Supporting the whole amily throughout their journey, all ourservices are ree to those who need them. Without the support othe local community we would not be able to oer the specialistcare so vitally needed.

Thank you or taking your challenge and helping us to meet ours.

www.havenshospices.org.uk

About Havens Hospices


4/32

RUNNING

TREKKING

ADRENALIN

E

Lakes & Dales Cycle 08

Lands End to John OGroats Cycle 08

Cycle the Great Wall of China 09

Trans Central America Cycle 09

Cycle South Africa 10

London to Paris Cycle 10

London to Geneva 11

Cycling India 11

Essex Countryside Bike Ride 12

Classic Cols of the Tour de France 13

Ho Chi Minh to Angkor Wat Cycle 14

Run to the Beat Half Marathon 26

BUPA 10K 26

London Marathon 27

Southend Half Marathon 28

Adidas 5km Womens Challenge 28

Ben Nevis Weekend 16

Hadrians Wall Weekend 16

Jurassic Coast Weekend 17

Three Peaks Challenge 17

Trek the Tres Picos 18

Snowshoeing in Sweden 18

Trek the Sahara Desert 19

Inca Trail & Andean Trail to Machu Picchu 19

Kalimantan Jungle Trek 20

Everest Base Camp 20

Trek the Himalayas 21

Trek to Angkor Wat 21

Great Wall of China Trek 22

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek 22

Lycian Way and Mount Olympus Trek 23

Mont Blanc Maffis Trek 23

Trek Iceland 24

South Africa Trek 24

Around the Clock Sailing Challenge30

Skydives 30

Choose yourchallenge

CYCLING

British Challenges Overseas Challenges


5/32

NEPAL

CAMBODIA

SWEDEN

TANZANIA

BORNEO

TURKEY

ICELAND

SPAIN

MORROCCO

UK

SWITZERLAND

FRANCE

PERU

SOUTHAFR

ICA

CHINA

CENTRALA

MERICA

INDIA

VIETNAM

RUNNI NG TREK KI NG AD RENALI NE CY C LING

Map out yourchallenge

ChallengeDates

Checktheinsertinthebackof

thisbrochureforafullcalender

ofthisyearschallenges.


6/32

To help nd the right challenge or you, keepan eye on the icons throughout this brochure.

Payment

Our open challenges are organised by third party proessional tour

organisers and are on a ully escorted basis. Any registration ee

shown is payable to the tour organiser and covers their costs.

In general, there are two payment options available:

YourChallenge

In the Minimum Fundraising option, you will be expected toraise a minimum amount o sponsorship rom which the tour

cost is paid by the charity and the remainder is treated as ageneral donation.

Any sponsorship raised above the minimum targetcomes direct to the charity.

In the Sel Payment option, you will be invoiced directby the tour operator and you will be responsible or

paying this invoice.Any sponsorship you raise willcome direct to the charity.

PAYMENTOPTION1PAYMENTOPTION 2

Training and Support

We will support you all the way. By joining Team Havens or any o ourchallenges you could benet rom;

Full inormation will be sent to you on registration or contact the events team or more inormation.

A undraising pack ull o tips and advice to meet

and beat your undraising target, plus well even set

you up with an online undraising page!

Support all the way rom a dedicated member o the

Havens Hospices challenges team

Balloons, leafets and collecting tins to help with

your undraising

Scheduled training walks and running groups to prepare

you or your challenge. Training walks, running groups,

training and nutritional advice are all ree o charge or

at a subsidised rate or our challengers. Tranining and

advice is provided by our expert partners

Training plans and nutritional advice

Pre event get togethers to meet your ellow challengers

ChallengeDuration ChallengeDifficultyIcon Guide


7/32

Get on your bike for a great cause

UK France Switzerland Central America China India South Africa Vietnam Cambodia


8/32

Lakes and Dales Cycle

Location: UK

4 days Moderate

This challenge is to cycle the breadtho the UK across some o the mostspectacular countryside that Englandhas to oer.

Leaving the West Coast we head inland,carving our way over the CumbrianMountains and southwards through theLake District National Park. From Kendal

we head east, crossing into Yorkshire,through the heart o the amous Dales andonto our destination: the East Coast andthe historic town o Whitby.

Dramatic coast to coast ride

Be prepared or all weathers!

Stay in hostels and hotels

What's it really like?

Lands End to John OGroats Cycle

Location: UK

13 days Tough

Cycling rom Lands End to JohnOGroats, the urthest possibledistance in the British Isles, is a classicchallenge that many dream o.

Starting at Lands End on the south-westerly tip o England, pedal your waythrough Cornwall, over Dartmoor andnorth along the Welsh border, skirting theLake District into Scotland, via lochs andmountains to the North coast and JohnOGroats.

In all we will cover 1000 miles, passingthrough some o the most stunning and

remote countryside in the British Isles.

This is a tough challenge but a abulousway to see the country, and one o themost rewarding things you will ever do!

08

Long Cycling distances (average 85

miles per day)

Cycle at own pace mainly on

minor roads

Stay in hostels and hotels


Begin your adventure by calling the challenge team on01702 220 312or [email protected]


9/32

Cycle the Great Wall of China 10 days Moderate

This cycle challenge ollows atruly spectacular route through themountainous area north east o Beijing.

This is your chance to discover Chinasamazing cultural past as we ollow part othe Great Wall o China as it snakes acrossthe mountains.

This trek is graded moderate but

expect a tough day or two

Stay in small hotels on route

Total km cycled: 540km


Trans Central America Cycle 11 days Tough

Central America, with its rainorestsand unspoilt habitats, is packed withbiodiversity, and this cycle challengewill take you through three Central

American countries, rom Panama Cityto Managua in Nacaragua.

Join us as we embark on this epic journeyalong the beautiul Caribbean coast, withbanana plantations and through rainorestsand past smoking volcanoes.

Total km cycled: 487km

Stunning scenery


Location: Central America

For dates on all o our events simply check out the insert on the inside back page o this brochure.

Location: China

09


10/32

London to Paris Cycle

Location: UK

5 days Moderate

Cycling rom London to Paris is one oEuropes greatest cycle experiencesand a abulous challenge.

The route is designed so that we will see

as much o the countryside as possible, aswe ride through picturesque Kent, crossthe Channel, and continue through smallvillages and market towns in NorthernFrance.

There will be long days in the saddleand some strenuous hill climbs, butthis challenge isnt just about distancescovered. This challenge is about groupeort, riendship and team spirit.

As the group approach the Eiel Tower the nishing point we will all eel a realsense o achievement.

Long cycling distances (up to 70

miles per day)

Cycle mainly on minor roads with

light trac

Chance to explore Paris on the

nal day


Cycle South Africa

Join us on this challenging cycle routethrough this land o incredible contrastand beauty.

You will discover beautiul scenery,picturesque beaches and rugged coast lineall rom the saddle!

South Arica wont ail to leave animpression, and will provide memories thatwill last orever.

Stay in hotels, guest houses and

bush lodges

Challenging route!

Sample traditional cuisine and

South Arican culture


10 days Tough

Location: South Arica

10 Begin your adventure by calling the challenge team on01702 220 312or [email protected]


11/32

Cycling India 10 days Tough

Discover the magic o India, andprepare to all in love with thisenchanting country steeped in cultureand history!

We will cycle through some o thecountrys most remote regions, andpast the beautiul Taj Mahal. Experiencestunning countryside, armland andorests, and the diverse culture o thisremarkable country.

Stay in tents throughout the trip and

hotel either side

Experience traditional culture andcuisine

Tough challenge undulating terrain


Location: India

London to Geneva Cycle

Location: UK

Does the idea o cycling rom Londonto Paris leave you wanting a littlemore? Why not join us on the Londonto Geneva Cycle challenge andcombine two o the most popularcycle challenges or a truly memorableexperience!

This route will start in London as we pass

through picturesque Kent countryside,cross the Channel, and continue thoughthe market towns o Northern France to

Paris. We then head o across rollingchalk hills, rolling woodland and throughmedieval towns until we reach the RomanSpa town o Lons-le-Saunier at the oot othe Jura Mountains.

The challenge will nish with the hair-pinbeds o the Col de la Faucille (1232m), aclimb used regularly in the Tour de France.

We nish beside the lake in beautiulGeneva.

10 days Tough

Strenuous route not or the

aint hearted!

Changeable weather with strong

winds in fatter areas

Stunning scenery


11For dates on all o our events simply check out the insert on the inside back page o this brochure.


12/32

Essex Countryside Bike Ride

Location: UK

1 day Moderate/Tough

Get on your bike or a great amilycycling event in aid o Little HavensChildrens Hospice - the annualsponsored Essex Countryside BikeRide.

There is something to suit all abilities andages with three distances to choose rom:

The 10 mile route starts at 11am and isgreat or beginners and amilies

The 25 mile route is aimed at cyclistswanting to push themselves a bit urther

The 60 mile route is aimed at those a bitmore experienced or people looking ora challenge

The 25 and 60 mile routes start between8am-10am and take you along quietcountry lanes, passing through picturesquecounty villages.

The 10 mile route will be amily-riendly,so its sae and suitable or all existing andaspiring cyclists. Cyclists under 16 must beaccompanied by a parent or guardian and

wear a helmet. All routes start and nish atAnglia Ruskin University, Chelmsord.

There will be rereshments, amilyentertainment throughout the day, music,medals or all participants, as well astop undraising prizes. There is also reeparking on site.

Fun or all the amily

10, 25, 60 mile routes

Top undraising prizes & ree parking




13/32

Classic Cols of the Tour de France 5 days Extreme

This is a short but extremelydemanding 5-day cycle challenge whichwill take us through the French Alps,

and the toughest mountain climbsmade amous by the Tour de France.

The stunning views o mountain peaks,hanging glaciers and alpine valleys willmake the twisting climbs worthwhile! Thechallenge ends with the toughest and mostrenowned ascents in the region: the Coldu Galibier and the hair-pin bends o AlpeDHuez.

Conquering these mountains will earn youa lie-long sense o achievement and giveyou something in common with the most

elite cyclists in the past 100 years!

Exceptionally strenuous challenge

you will need to train extremely

hard to succeed

Over 6000m accumulated height

gained in 3 days o cycling


Main climbs vary between 8-25km

with average gradients 5.5-8%; lots

o descents!

Location: France & Switzerland



14/32

Ho Chi Minh to Angkor Wat Cycle 12 days Moderate

Our challenge takes us romVietnamese Saigon, now Ho Chi MinhCity, through the rice paddies andwaterways o the beautiul MekongDelta into Cambodia.

We pedal on through this riendly countrytowards one o the most impressive sightsin South East Asia, the Royal Temples

o Angkor. Our route takes us throughvaried, spectacular scenery and we gain aascinating insight into the regions cultures

both ancient and modern. Be prepared tobe moved and amazing as you experiencea vastly dierent way o lie close up.

Location: Vietnam & Cambodia

Cycle average 50 miles per day

Main quiet roads with airly good

suraces, some rougher roads

Wonderul cultural insight: witness

daily lie o local people and visit

varied historical sites




15/32

We're climbing mountains

UK Spain Sweden Morocco Peru Borneo Nepal Cambodia China Tanzania Turkey France Switzerland Italy Iceland South Africa


16/32

Ben Nevis Weekend

Location: UK

The Scottish Highlands are ull oenchantment and ancient history.

You will be overwhelmed by the increasingsense o remoteness and the unspoiltenvironment as we make our way toFort William or the start o the weekend.

Ben Nevis (Gaelic translation, Mountaino Heaven) is the highest point in the

British Isles and stands at the loty heighto 1343m (roughly 4000t). Fort William,on the southern edge o the Great Glen,located on a sea loch, is our base orthe weekend.

Experience the wild and remote

Scottish Highlands

Walk to the highest point in the UK

Hotel accommodation


Hadrians Wall Weekend

Location: UK

Hadrians Wall originally ran rom coastto coast and spanned 72 miles.

Today we are let with only sections o thisamous landmark, which cuts through the

beautiul Northumberland National parkand is now a UNESCO World HeritageSite.

This challenge will start at LanercostPriory, and we will trek or 25 milesalongside the only remaining sectionso wall.

We stay at a lovely campsite just outsidethe small town o Haltwhistle.

3 days Moderate

3 days Moderate

Two ull days o trekking with

abulous views

Varied paths through woodlandcopses into spectacular open

Northumberland countryside

Camping




17/32

Jurassic Coast Weekend 3 days Moderate

The Jurassic Coast is Englands frstNatural World Heritage Site and thelandscapes are truly breathtaking.

Our trek starts at Durlston Head, on theclis above Swanage in Dorset, andwe head west along the South WestCoastal Path, trekking 23 miles during ourstrenuous weekend. The depth o history

in this region is staggering and the scenerydiverse, but the steep climbs and descentsthat lie beore us demand our ull attention

this rugged coastline oers very little fatterrain! This is a truly a worthy weekendchallenge.

Three Peaks Challenge 3 days Tough

The Havens Hospices National 3 PeaksChallenge is to complete, in just 24hours, the ascent o the three highestpeaks in Britain:-

Ben Nevis in Scotland at 1,344metres

Snowdon in Wales at 1,085 metres

Scaell Pike in England at 978 metres

Widely regarded as one o the UKs mostchallenging team events, this provides theultimate challenge o mental stamina andphysical endurance.

Transport and driver throughout the

challenge is included, as is use oequipment and a qualied mountainleader on a 1:8 ratio. Accommodationis provided on the night prior to thestart o the challenge and all ood and

drinks throughout the event will beprovided. Each team will also get a CD ophotographic highlights o their challenge.

Location: UK

Location: UK

Strenuous walking with little

fat terrain

Abundant fora and auna

including possible dolphin

sightings

Camping


Total ascent 9,700 eet / 3,002 metres

Walking distance up to 22 miles /

35.5 km

Qualied, experienced mountain

guide and 1st aider on all three peaks




18/32

Trek the Tres Picos

Get your trekking boots ready TeamHavens are o to conquer 3 o Spainshighest peaks in one long weekend!

Located in the stunning Sierra NevadaNational Park, our Spanish 3 peakchallenge consists o summating Alcazabaat 3,371m, Veleta at 3,394m and nallySpains highest - Mulhacen at 3,482m.

Crossing the Sierra Nevada is going tobe a tough challenge, but the view romacross Spains mainland rom its highestpeaks will reward our touch eorts!

Snowshoeing in Sweden

Sweden stirs up visions o wideopen snow-flled landscapes, warmcosy cabins, reindeer, moose andspectacular Northern Lights.

On this challenge we travel through quietand unspoiled landscapes with the chanceto see reindeer, lynx, wolverines and evenArtic ox, whilst enjoying these stunningand unique surroundings. The networko trails and paths we snowshoe on werecreated by the Sami people and settlers atthe turn o the last century. We live simply,eating the local are and overnight intraditional accommodation.

You will experience stunning

wilderness, and amazing wintery

conditions

Eat traditional Scandinavian meals

Experience camping and hutting


5 days Tough

6 days Moderate

Location: Spain

Location: Sweden

Summit 3 o Spains highest peaks,

in 3 days!

Explore the beautiul Sierra Nevada

National Park

Included: Return fights rom London

Airport to Malaga, all transers,

accommodation, and meals




19/32

Trek the Sahara Desert 10 days Moderate

Imagine the eel o the Sahara desertunderoot, taking in mesmerisinglandscapes beyond your wildestexpectations and dramatic sand dunesas ar as the eye can see.

There is no landscape on earth likethe desert! From stony fat expansesscattered with ancient ossils, to perect

wind-blown sand dunes, broken only theoccasional oasis, our trek in the SaharaDesert transports you to another world.The desert and its incredible night skies

provide a eeling o space and o solitude,o natures power and the transience omankind, this is both awe-inspiring andhumbling. This will be an unorgettable andlie-changing challenge.

Inca Trail & Andean Trail to Machu Picchu 10 days Tough

Peru is a abulous country withmagnifcent trekking.

There are 2 treks to choose rom overhigh mountain passes, both ending with

time to explore Machu Picchu. The rstollows the classic Inca Trail via DeadWomans Pass to the renowned Sun Gateoverlooking Machu Picchu. The secondroute takes us on less-trodden pathsthrough remote Andean scenery, giving usan unorgettable glimpse into Andean lie.

Trekking in Peru is one o those trips

that people have always dreamed about

and being able to ull an ambition whilst

raising money or Havens Hospices can

make achieving the dream all the more

special!

You will eventually have some time to

explore the ruins at Machu Picchu, thelost City o the Incas.

Altitude adds to challenge time

For those o you with a love o

landscape, a passion or history and

a sense o adventure then look no

urther and come trek with us to raise

money or your local Hospices!


Location: Morocco

Location: Peru

Trek 6-7 hours each day over rm

desert foor, sot sand and looserocky ground

Some steep, strenuous ascents o

sand dunes

Camping




20/32

Kalimantan Jungle Trek

Our challenging trek takes us truly othe beaten track.

We trek through dense, steamy jungle,surrounded by the incredibly atmosphericsounds made by a myriad o insects,animals such as gibbons, hornbills andtree rogs, and the all-pervasive drippingoliage. Staying in local Dayak villages,

we gain a privileged insight into theirancient culture.

You wont have many home comorts, butthis is an unorgettable challenge in anuntamed environment a true adventurein every sense.

True jungle experience ar o the

beaten track

River and stream crossings

Homestays with Dayak Community


Everest Base Camp

Nepal is a country in a league o its ownwith breathtakingly beautiul scenery, aascinating culture and riendly people.Meeting the villagers whilst trekkingthrough this landlocked gem o a nation

is one o its greatest pleasures.

Our route takes us via the Sherpa capitalo Namche Bazaar through beautiulvalleys, dense orests and across glacialrivers beore we reach the renownedviewpoint o Kalapatar, on the approach toEverest Base Camp, and see the highestmountain on the planet. We will also havetime to explore the colourul and reneticcapital o Kathmandu.

10 days Tough

Extreme10 days

Location: Borneo

Location: Nepal

Very tough trek at high altitude.

Acclimatisation days built in

The most awe-inspiring mountainscenery in the world

Stay in riendly tea-houses in remote

mountain villages




21/32

Trek the Himalayas 11 days Moderate

Join us or this stunning trekwhich takes place in the HimalayanAnnapurnas, home to some o thehighest peaks in the world; the summito Annapurna rises to 8091m.

Our challenge takes us rom theascinating city o Kathmandu throughmountainside villages and thick orest.

We continue up out o the tree-line over3000m, where awe-inspiring views othe great peaks and glaciers o theAnnapurnas await us.

This will be a tough challenge but onewhere our eorts reward us with some othe most magnicent mountain panoramasin the world!

Trek to Angkor Wat

The small country o Cambodia is hometo dazzling green rice-paddies andjungle dotted with temples and ruins,villages o thatched stilted houses, andsmall towns where Buddhist temples

nestle amongst graceul Frenchcolonial buildings.

This exciting trek takes us o the beatentrack, through paddy-elds, dense orestand villages little-changed or centuries tosacred Phnom Kulen the highest pointor miles at 487m.

This is a hot and dusty challenge but ournish point o Angkor Wat, one o the most

impressive sights in South-East Asia, willreward your eorts.

10 days Moderate

Location: Nepal

Location: Cambodia

View Himalayan scenery without

trekking at high altitudes

Trek 5-8 hours each day

Camp in stunning locations


Rich in history and landscapes

Trekking through remote armland,

rice paddies and dense jungle orests

Experience the incredible sights o

Angkor Wat




22/32

Great Wall of China Trek

Stretching 6000km in a dotted lineacross China, the Great Wall was begunin the 5th Century BC.

As it snakes across the mountains itconjures up a sense o history which isdicult to grasp until you have had theopportunity to experience it.

This trek is very varied, as we pass

through woodland and terraced armland,

and ollow the contours o the beautiulhills and mountains in remote areas northo Beijing. We ollow old sections o theGreat Wall, as well as restored sectionswith smooth fagstones and lots o steps!

This challenge is physically demandingand oers abulous scenery and aascinating insight into a rich culture

and history.

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

The highest reestanding mountainin the world, Kilimanjaro is also thehighest mountain on the Aricancontinent at 5896m.

Its snow-capped summit rises high abovethe dusty plains and huge permanentglaciers fow down rom the summit; theseviews are the reward or pushing yourlimits both physically and mentally. Thereare two treks available; the Machame routeand the Rongai route.

Machame route:

Our trek takes the less-troddenMachame route, allowing us to campand ully appreciate the splendour o our

surroundings and the clear night skies.We pass through thick orest, moorlandand scree en route to the highest point,Uhuru Peak.

Rongai Route:

Out trek starts on airly open slopes, where

we may see wildlie including bualo andcolobus monkeys. We ascend graduallyas we contour through moorland towards

jagged Mawenzi peak, one o Kilimanjarosthree volcanic cones.

With an extra day spend ascending themountain, this route is a great choice ortrekkers wanting more time to acclimatiseto the altitude.

Strenuous trek, important to be t

and well-prepared

Acclimatisation built into route

Optional Saari Extension


11 days Moderate

Extreme10-11 days

Location: China

Location: Tanzania

Terrain varies rom smooth

fagstones on Wall to arm tracks

Some steep inclines and many

sections o steps

Stay in small hotels and

armers houses




23/32

Lycian Way and Mount Olympus Trek 9 days Moderate

This challenge in stunning Turkeystarts in Gedelme as we head inlandaway rom the coast, and high up intothe mountains that tower above thesurrounding armland and coastline.

Ater summiting Tatla Mountain 2365m (MtOlympos) we make our way back to thecoast or the nal section o our trek thattakes us along the rocky coastline arounda beautiul peninsular to our nishing pointin the small village o Karaoz.

Our trek will take us through mud brickmountain villages, small coastal portsseeing traditional lie as it has beenor many years. We will also havethe opportunity to explore a couple oovergrown ancient sites dating back toaround 300BC. The majority o this areais totally unspoilt and a real contrast to thebusy resorts that are common elsewhere

in Turkey.

Chance to see an unspoilt Turkey

Opportunity to witness a

traditional way o lie still

maintained

Accommodation in camping and

pensions


Mont Blanc Massif Trek 5 days Tough

3 countries, 3 days. Our trek takes usamongst the highest peaks in westernEurope surrounded by towering clis,wateralls spilling rom glaciers,orested tracks, open meadows andcrystal clear lakes.

The Mont Blanc Massi is our constant

companion throughout. This is a trulychallenging trek with some tough climbsand steep descents, its classed as non-technical walking but is still physicallydemanding. We stay in simple pensionsand mountain huts to give you the ullest oalpine experiences!

Location: Turkey

Location: France, Switzerland, Italy

Tough climbs, steep descents

Non-technical walking but still

physically demanding

Staying in pensions and mountain huts




24/32

Trek Iceland

With its striking mix o wild volcaniclandscape dotted with streaming lavafelds, icecaps, glaciers, wateralls,bubbling hot springs and geysers, thestunning Icelandic landscape is oneyou will never orget.

Discover an amazing country and cultureon our trekking experience to Iceland.From Reykjavik to the volcanic lava elds,Iceland is a truly extraordinary place andthis is your chance to discover it.

Spectacular wilderness areas

Cross lava elds

Visit hot springs


South Africa Trek 10 days Tough

At the southern end o one o theworlds most exciting continentslies South Arica. Alive with wildlie,

traditions and jaw-dropping landscapeswe begin our journey in the vibrantcapital o Cape Town!

From there we head o into the bush oran unorgettable journey over mountainpasses and open woodland beore wereturn and celebrate by trekking the iconicTable Mountain. This will undoubtedlybe one o the most rewarding andunorgettable experiences o your lie!

Luggage transported by support

vehicles during the trekAccommodation is a mixture o

hotels, guest houses and bush

lodges

Stunning scenery


4 days Moderate

Location: Iceland

Location: South Arica



25/32

Going the distance

UKLondon Southend


26/32

Run to the Beat Half Marathon

Location: UK

1 day Moderate

Join Team Havens or the Run to theBeat London Hal Marathon...the onlyUK hal marathon set to music!

Starting and nishing at The O2, this 13.1mile run through historic Greenwich hasbrilliant beats and live bands to help poweryour run!

Minimum undraising applies, and i you

have secured your own place wed stilllove you to join our team.

13.1 miles

17,000 pairs o eet

Exclusive perormances & Music

to motivate you


BUPA 10KJoin Team Havens or the BUPA 10k!Walk, jog or run this 10km route whichstarts and fnishes by BuckinghamPalace in St. James Park.

The team will take in the amous sightsand sounds o London Town as theypass though the City o Westminster

via Parliament Square, Embankment,Leadenhall Market, Whitehall and TraalgarSquare and well be cheering you onevery step o the way.

By joining Team Havens, not only will yoube making a huge dierence to the lives othe children and adults that we work with,you will also benet rom:

Group runs

Medical Support

Full undraising support

Balloons and collecting tins

An exclusive Havens Hospices

running vestYour minimum sponsorship includes yourregistration ee - I you have securedyour own place wed still love you to joinour team.

10km

Walk, jog or run

Minimum sponsorship required


Location: UK

1 day Moderate



27/32

London Marathon

Location: UK

1 day Tough

I your dream is to run in the worldsmost amous marathon then join TeamHavens and every step you take willsupport Havens Hospices! Each yearwe have Gold Bond places available orrunners, to pound the streets o Londonor Havens Hospices.

We ask or a minimum sponsorship and inreturn we promise to look ater you reallywell. Our training package includes:

A Meet the Team registration session

An exclusive Havens Hospicesrunning vest

Monthly group training runs

Fundraising support and top tips

Medical team to support with physiosessions, sports massages, nutritionand advice

Inormation sessions

Team Havens Pasta Supper

A dedicated website so you can keep intouch with other runners, share tips andadvice and buddy up or training runs.

Coach travel on the day (ee applies)

Plus well be cheering you on or the entire26.2 miles (were very loud) and will throwyou a Celebration BBQ in May.

I you have secured your own placethrough Virgin, wed still love you to joinour team.

26.2 miles

Once in a lietime experience




28/32

Southend Half Marathon 1 day Tough

Join us or this well established halmarathon in Southend on Sea!

Starting and nishing at East BeachShoebury this run is perect or those newto hal marathons or those looking or aPB. Flat and mainly trac ree the 2 lapcourse ollows the searont to the Kursaaland takes in the picturesque coastal pathon the return lap.

What's it really like? Chip Timing

Medal or all nishers

Trophies or all categories

Free Car parking

Toilets and changing acilities

Sports massages beore andater the run

Free baggage store

Hot and cold rereshmentsPicnic area

Childrens entertainment

Fun Run

Location: UK

Adidas 5km Womens Challenge

Join us, and 20,000 women o all agesand abilities to take part in the AdidasWomens 5k Challenge!

Be a Havens Hero and join us or this

antastic 5k challenge. We oer acomplete package including t-shirt, trainingprogramme, medal, picnic meeting area andHavens Fundraiser support on the day.

Location: UK

1 day Moderate

5km

Fun group event or all ages

and abilities




29/32

Do something incredible

UK

Kent Poole


30/32

Around the Clock Sailing Challenge

Location: UK

This is no cruise! This is a toughround-the-clock challenge in allweathers, sleeping and workingin shits. I you want to achievesomething totally dierent, this is thechallenge or you!

Youll join proessional skipper and mateon Musketeer, and with your ellowchallengers will sail rom Poole to theChannel Islands and back. No sailingexperience necessary, just a willingnessto take up the challenge! You will sail atotal o 210 nautical miles, day and night,and nal itinerary will be determined bythe weather and sea conditions.

Crew divided into tow watches, led by

the skipper and the mate

Be prepared to take on the elements!

All accommodation on board


Skydives

Location: UK

Breathe in the reshest air youll evereel on your ace and take a leapo aith with Havens Hospices. Weneed adventure loving, thrill seeking

undraisers to jump rom 10,000t ina sponsored tandem skydive. Youllabsolutely love it.

I you are a sky high hero, join us and theriendly olk at Headcorn Aerodrome inMaidstone, Kent. A thrilling view abovethe countryside 10,000t below and witha leap o aith and a proessional skydiverattached to your back, and youll be ree-alling at 120mph beore the canopy opens

and brings you peaceully (and saely!)to earth.

Be a part o Team Havens and youll behelping to raise thousands o pounds orthe children and teenagers we care or -our real heroes.

It was the most invigoratingexperience of my life. An amazingday for a brilliant cause. I loved itand just want to do it again!"

Donna Honeyman

4 days Tough

1 day Exhilarating!



31/32

Misplaced your challenges calender?

No problem! Simply email [email protected]

with the subject CALENDAR and well email you a

PDF calendar ASAP.

I you would rather receive another printed copy call

our team on 01702 220 312

Booking your challenge

To book one o our thrilling challenges speak to a member

o the challenges team on 01702 220 312

Or you can email [email protected]


32/32

mak

ingever

ydaycount

Events Team, Havens HospicesStuart House, 47 Second AvenueWestcli on Sea, Essex, SS0 8HX

Tel: 01702 220 350

Fax: 01702 220 351

www.havenshospices.org.uk

RCN: 1022119

Date post:	06-Apr-2018
Category:	Documents
Upload:	laurahavens
View:	218 times
Download:	0 times

Challenge Brochure 2012 - Make everyday count

Documents