UK and Europe charity challenges
Challenges Throughout the Year | Recent Success Stories | Who to Contact
Challenges throughout the year
Whether you are cycling from London to Paris or climbing the Three Peaks in under 24 hours, you can have the adventure of a lifetime on these and many other challenges at any time of the year you like. With many different departures throughout the year and lots of different types of affordable challenges, you're sure to find an unforgettable experience!
If you fancy an exhilarating challenge whilst raising money for Meningitis UK, we can organise expeditions within the UK and Europe from a one day Thames Row Challenge to cycling across Britain in our Coast to Coast challenge over 4 days! Improve your fitness, explore the UK and realise your dreams whilst raising funds for our Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign.
Expeditions include treks, bike rides, mountain climbs, white water rafting and sailing. Our challenges cover various difficulty levels, so there's something for everyone.
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Ian Savoury (above left) taking a well-earned rest stop at the Pyg Track on Mount Snowdon on his 3 Peaks challenge.
Ian said "I certainly take my hat off to people who complete the Three Peaks in 24 hours. It was definitely an experience, I was pleased and suprised that I managed to do it! At the time I said never again but there's now a chance that I may be accompanying my fellow climber, Neil, and his son again this year."
London to Paris Cycle ride
Ooh la la! Take a stylish trip from London to Paris on your bicycle, covering 180 miles through beautiful French countryside over 4 days. When you arrive triumphantly in Paris, you can sample the Parisian culture with a free day to explore the city as your bike is transported back to the UK before you take a quick trip on the Eurostar back home! A moderate level of fitness is required, but with no race to win this is an enjoyable trip from England to France whilst raising funds for Meningitis UK.
You can boost your sponsorship for your challenge like supporter Ali Wright, who has raised hundreds of pounds towards his London to Paris bike ride by holding two music nights in his local area. (Lycra catsuit optional!)
Recent Success Stories
The Big Trek
Congratulations to to everyone who took part in Meningitis UK's first bespoke 3 Peak 24hr Challenge. All 13 members of the Meningitis UK team successfully completed the challenge, raising thousands of pounds for the charity. It took a great deal of courage and determination to conquer the three highest mountains in the UK and we'd like thank everyone for all their support and effort! Well done!
Three Peaks Challenge
Well done to Dave Egerton and his team for completing the Three Peaks Challenge in memory of Liam Keeling.
London to Paris Cycle Ride
Amy Said: 'I was so lucky, but I know so many people and their families aren’t. I can’t imagine having to go through what my family had to endure so I wanted to do something to try and help. I looked at a few charities but really like the search for a vaccine campaign that Meningitis UK were shouting about and decided to support it by cycling from London to Paris.
On July 14th 112 of us congregated in Crystal Palace ready to embark on the 300 mile bike ride to Paris. After 4 days of winds, hills, punctures, sore legs (and bums) and many, many energy bars we arrived at the Eiffel Tower, it was amazing! Really hard work, definitely challenging, but worth every hour of training and every penny of sponsorship! My cycling buddies were great and the ground crew were excellent. Despite all the aches and pains I had such a brilliant and memorable time, and I can't wait to do the next one! Paris to Geneva???? Watch this space!'
Who to contact
Liz Gough, 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 947 6320 or email lizgough@meningitisuk.org and get detailed information on itineraries, costs and what to expect from each challenge.
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. Please also get in touch if you are organising a challenge independently, and we can support you all the way. Remember, we can offer bespoke packages tailored to you, your company or your team so get in touch and the best of luck in your challenge!
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