Overseas news stories
London to Paris Cycle ride
At the end of May Liberty Waters took part in one of the greatest cycling events in Europe, peddling over 300miles from London to Paris. Liberty has so far raised a fantastic £1,785.00 for The Prostate Cancer Charity, a big thank you to Liberty for taking on this challenge and raising vital funds for the charity. If you would like to find out more about this event please complete our events form and we will send you one of our information packs.
Race Across America- 12th June
Sharp Electronics are raising £100,000 for The Prostate Cancer Charity. On 12th June Sharp UK Managing Director Paul Molyneux and 3 club cyclists are cycling across America; it’s an amazing 3014 miles in 7 days. Why? To raise money and awareness of prostate cancer, and support the activities of The Prostate Cancer Charity. You can support them in a number of ways:
- Visit www.sharp4prostate.org to learn more (rider biographies, more about the Race Across America and training blogs)
- Text RAAM to 70700 to donate £5 to The Prostate Cancer Charity or donate online at www.justgiving.com/sharpuk
- Spread the word, join the Sharp4prostate facebook group at www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=343156831295&ref=ts and tell your friends to support The Prostate Cancer Charity.
If you would like to get involved or have questions or ideas, please contact Lisa at The Prostate Cancer Charity on 0208 222 7692.
Kilimanjaro Trek
Lisa Furness is taking part in Different Travel’s Kilimanjaro Challenge in October. Lisa was made their star fundraiser as she reached her minimum sponsorship amount in just three months! Here are some of her top fundraising tips:
- Ask around the office for donations from colleagues
- Print posters and hang them in the workplace (with permission from the boss!) and send some out to friends and family.
- Leave sponsor forms with friends and family.
- Organise events such as street parties/BBQs or ask friends to offer body parts for waxing purposes!
If you would like to sponsor Lisa for her trip in October please visit:
http://www.justgiving.com/LisaFurnessKilimanjaroChallenge
The Great Wall of China Trek
Joanna Hancock took part in the Great Wall of China trek on behalf of The Prostate Cancer Charity. This 11 day trip took Joanna on a trek through woodland and farmland following the contours of the beautiful hills and mountains in remote areas north of Beijing. Walking along both old and restored sections of the Great Wall Joanna said that the trip was “mind blowing” and has already raised an incredible £5,000.
London to Paris cycle ride
In July Lesley Dixon cycled over 300 miles from London to Paris on behalf of The Prostate Cancer Charity. Lesley said of the experience:
“Cycling from London to Paris proved to be one of the best experiences of my life. I'd followed the training schedule (it's really not that onerous) and as a result found the bike ride truly enjoyable. I'd thoroughly recommend it. The fact that I also raised almost £3500 for Prostate Cancer made it all the better!”
A big thank you to Lesley for all your hard work.
If you are interested in taking part in the 2010 London to Paris cycle ride please fill in our events form and we will send you one of our information packs.
Chris conquers Mount Everest
Chris Dovell climbed Everest in May 2009. His fantastic achievement was in memory of his father who died of prostate cancer and also in aid of the Sherpa community that supported the climb so well.
Chris survived the altitude, a stomach bug and an ice fall to reach the summit triumphantly! In fact the last part of his climb took him only 6 hours and 5 minutes – it normally takes about 9 hours.
You can read all about his adventures and see the fantastic pictures here: http://chrisdovell.blogspot.com
Chris raised over £6,800 for the charity.
The Great Wall of China trek
Derek and Barbara Yarwood took part in the Great Wall of China Trek. The challenge took them 5 days and included a 4 hour walk up a mountain which is a part of the wall that tourists do not go to.
"At the end of our walk we caught the coach to Beijing. But first we had to climb for four hours in a storm over this mountain, sliding down the path in the mud and eventually getting to the top, due to the storm we could not rest at the top and walked over the pass for a few hours to a road. The whole adventure was a great challenge but worth every minute of the time spent there."