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Challenges throughout the year  |  Watch a movie |  Be inspired   |   Who to contact

Challenges throughout the year

  

Climb the dizzying heights of Mount Kilimanjaro. Explore Everest Base Camp. Marvel at Machu Picchu. Cycle Cuba. You can have the adventure of a lifetime on these and other challenges at any time of the year you like, with Meningitis UK's partner company Charity Challenge. With over 100 different departures throughout the year, expeditions to Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and lots of different types of challenge, and you're sure to find something to get your heart racing! 

   

If you fancy an exhilarating challenge whilst raising money for Meningitis UK, we can organise expeditions to some truly inspiring destinations. Visit new countries, experience other cultures, improve your fitness and realise your dreams whilst raising funds for our Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign.

Expeditions include treks, mountain bike rides, mountain climbs, white water rafting, sailing, horse riding and community challenges, and cover multiple levels from easy to very challenging, so there is something for everyone.

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Watch a movie

Why not see how others have found their Charity Challenge experience, by watching a short movie about trekking the Great Wall of China.  Click to watch movie clip.

Be inspired

Drive and determination will get you raising money and through your challenge, and Meningitis UK will be with you every step of the way if you need help. Read about what some of our current supporters have to say about their challenges:

Mick Scannell trekked to Everest Base Camp to raise funds for Meningitis UK. Mick is raising money in memory of close family friend Mike Reilly, who sadly died from meningitis. Mick has the following to say about the Trek: "Well, what an amazing experience! Yaks, Sherpas, landslides, wild dogs, snow, wind, rain, hail, sun. When we had sight of Everest we all got excited and took lots of photos. I then got really sad and asked why Michael couldn't have been there to see it instead of me? But knowing that I was raising money for Meningitis UK's Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign kept me going. The trek was completely brilliant, with all my senses on high alert, taking in Buddhist monasteries, prayer flags, stupas and monuments, not to mention the exhaustion!"

Michelle Worsfold travelled all the way to China to trek the Great Wall, to raise money for Meningitis UK. Michelle is raising money in memory of a family member's little boy James, who lost his life to meningitis on Christmas Day 2004. Like many of our supporters, Michelle recognises the importance of Meningitis UK's vaccine development research, and is determined to fundraise as much as she can for our cause. Michelle had an amazing time on her trip: "I've never done anything like this before and the trek was a fantastic experience. I trained as much as I could in preparation, doing local walks and going to the gym. I do lots of cycling anyway to keep fit, and my son Bradley comes along behind me in his little trailer. The encouragement of my friends and family kept me going, it was so important to do this in memory of James."

If you love the idea of a challenge, but for whatever reason you are unable to undertake one for us, you could always advertise these challenges in your local area to encourage others to fundraise for us.  Schools, churches, Rotary clubs, youth clubs, sports clubs, sports stores, shops etc can all be amenable to charity advertising.  You can download posters advertising the challenges below, or telephone Toya Champ on 0117 302 6191 if you have any difficulties.  

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Who to contact

Toya Champ, Events Fundraiser, is only a phonecall or email away, to answer any of your queries or help you out with fundraising. Give her a call on 0117 302 6191 or email toyachamp@meningitisuk.org. You can also have a look at our fundraising resources page , where you will find plenty of advice and help on how to get raise money and get sponsorship. Best of luck in your challenge!