insideKENT Magazine Issue 52 - July 2016 | Page 148

CHARITY

Get Active for Charity

Raising money for charity is something that we should all take part in at least once in a while . These charities work tirelessly for us , so it ’ s good to give something – literally – back . And it can even be fun ! With so many active ways to participate and raise money , there has never been a better time to get fit and healthy whilst helping others . It ’ s a true win-win situation if ever there was one .
There are plenty of active charity events across Kent and Sussex this summer , so why not take a look through our listing , pick one you like the sound of and sign up – it could make all the difference not only to you , but for many others in need .
Skydive for Pilgrims Hospice Pretty Muddy 5K
St Catherine ' s Hospice Midnight Walk , Horsham // 2 July
This midnight walk gives women the choice of walking either seven , 13 or 20 miles through the night in aid of St Catherine ’ s Hospice in Crawley . Ditch the beauty sleep and get walking to benefit this end of life care centre ! The walk begins at 6.30pm in Horsham Park and continues on into the night .
Registration fee : £ 25 www . stch . org . uk / midnightwalk / 01293 447355
Brighton Bubble Rush , Brighton // 9 July
Become a Bubbler and have fun raising funds for Demelza ! The Bubble Rush is a one of a kind event in which you have to run through walls of different coloured bubbles . And these are not just any old walls – these are 4 feet high ! The route is completely child friendly , so why not make this a family day out ? It ’ s fun , frantic , and it raises much needed money for Demelza , a charity which provides hospice care for over 800 children with life limiting illnesses across Kent , East Sussex and South East London . Registration fee : £ 25 Minimum sponsorship : £ 100 www . demelza . org . uk / support-us / challengesand-events / detail / bubble-rush-2016 / 01795 845 200
Skydive for Pilgrims Hospices , Kent // 23 July
If you have ever wanted to jump from a plane 10,000 feet in the sky in order to make money for charity , this is your chance . No experience is required as this will be a tandem jump and your skilled instructor will help you every step of the way . Pilgrims Hospices provide compassionate help for more than 2,300 people each year across east Kent who are living with a life-limiting illness . Registration fee : £ 20 Minimum sponsorship : £ 380 www . pilgrimshospices . org / supportingpilgrims-hospices / events / challenge / skydiving / 01227 812609
Pretty Muddy 5K , Kent & Sussex // July
If you want to run , jog or walk for five kilometres whilst getting sprayed with mud and climbing over , under and sliding across some impressive inflatable obstacles , Cancer Research ’ s Pretty Muddy 5K courses are definitely something you should sign up for ! They can be found at various locations across the South East ( including Tunbridge Wells , Maidstone , Crawley and Hastings ) during July .
Registration fee : £ 19.99 http :// raceforlife . cancerresearchuk . org / 0300 123 0770
Good luck to insideKENT ’ s features editor , Lisamarie Lamb , who will be participating in the Maidstone Pretty Muddy challenge on 10th July ! To support Lisamarie , visit www . justgiving . com / fundraising / lisamarielamb
South Coast Challenge , Eastbourne to Arundel // 27 Aug
It doesn ’ t matter how you get there – whether you walk , run or jog – the South Coast Challenge is an endurance feat that is more than your usual coastal stroll . Choose from five different options ( 100km one day , 100km two day , 50km half day ( first and second half choices ) or 23km quarter day ) and be prepared to walk , walk , walk . With incredible views , steep hills and the chance to see both sunrise and sunset as you still keep trudging along , this will end with the most overwhelming sense of achievement . Since the route takes you along the South Downs Way , which is off road for 75 % of the time , you really can just enjoy the walk . Plus there is free food and drink at every rest stop .
Registration fee : from £ 39 for the quarter challenge to £ 69 for the full challenge
Minimum sponsorship : from £ 150 for the quarter challenge to £ 395 for the full challenge www . southcoastchallenge . com / 0207 609 6695
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