Other challenges

Had your fill of jumping from planes, abseiling down cliffs and riding the rapids? Here's where you'll find other ways of taking the challenge to raise funds for Diabetes UK.

If no forthcoming events are listed below, please check back later - new events are added regularly.

Forthcoming events

The Ben Nevis Challenge

Fri 15 May – Sun 17 May 2009
Fri 25 Sept – Sun 27 Sept 2009

At 4406 feet (1343 metres) Ben Nevis is Britain’s highest peak and this challenge will take you right to the top!

You will spend the weekend with a group of like minded people who are raising funds for a variety of charities.

The dates of the trips are:

  • Fri 15 May – Sun 17 May 2009
  • Fri 25 Sept – Sun 27 Sept 2009

The trip costs £235.00 which includes your qualified trek guide and accommodation for the duration of your stay.

You will need to make your own way to Glasgow train station or airport where you will be collected and taken to Fort William by mini bus.

Contact
Emily Jones
Email
emily.jones@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
020 7424 1866

Gym Challenge

Go the Extra Mile.

Our gym based running programme allows you to participate in running events at your own pace and time, whilst getting fit or training. Make the most of your new years resolution!

Please contact the regional office for a fundraising pack.

Contact
Diabetes UK Northern & Yorkshire
Email
northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
01325 488606
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Swimming with sharks

11 October 2008 with more dates TBC

Blue Planet Aquarium
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire

Have you ever fancied swimming with sharks but never had the nerve? Or do you just need a good excuse to live dangerously? Then we have the event for you!  Why not raise sponsorship for Diabetes UK by swimming with sharks?

The Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port runs a Swimming with Sharks session for absolute beginners and you will be face to face with these awesome creatures at the end of your visit.

Contact
Diabetes UK North West
Email
northwest.fundraising@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
01925 653 281
Website
Blue Planet Aquarium
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The Big Tri - Eastern

Events in the Eastern region

Contact
Diabetes UK Eastern
Email
eastern@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
01376 501390

Support the Australian Ironman

7 December 2008

Perth
Australia

Australian Ironman entrant Mark Golding continues to inspire us with his efforts to raise money for Diabetes UK.

On 7 December, while most of us are thinking about Christmas shopping, Mark will be competing in the gruelling Australian Ironman in Perth Australia.

You can support Mark by going to: http://www.justgiving.com/endurancefordiabetes

Relay race across the English Channel

Relay race across the English Channel 2009

August 2009

Dover Marina
Kent

We are looking for participants to join teams of six who will swim relay across The English Channel raising vital funds for Diabetes UK.

Email
Events.fundraising@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
0207 424 1000
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Hummingbird Yachting Regatta - South East

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Hamble
Southampton

Forget corporate dining and cocktail parties - this is the ultimate client entertainment and team building event - crews of seven, but no experience necessary as professional skippers are provided.

Find out more from Penny January. Telephone 01372 720148 or email penny.january@diabetes.org.uk.

Contact
Penny January, Diabetes UK South East
Email
penny.january@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
01372 720148
The Great Activity Campaign

Diabetes UK works closely with Nova International, the organisers of the BUPA Great North, Manchester and South Runs, to name a few. Recently launched, the Great Activity Revolution, is a national activity campaign aiming to get over 2 million people a year active and engaged in mass participation sporting events by 2012.

Diabetes UK have signed up to this campaign as regular exercise is beneficial to the prevention and management of Diabetes and its related complications.

Website
The Great Activity Campaign