Fighting diseases of poverty

Events

Eiffel Tower Paris Marathon

Paris Marathon

Sunday 15th April 2012

Guaranteed charity places for the Paris Marathon 2012.

Please contact Lizzie or Karen on 01206 216799 or email events@leprahealthinaction.org, Twitter users can find us @LEPRA_HinA.

The Paris Marathon is one of the most beautiful and famous in Europe.

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Trekking in the UK

South Downs Trekathon 2012

Saturday 19th May 2012

One-day event over a marathon distance of approx 26 miles, presenting a tough physical challenge.  Trekathons make a great reunion trip or team-building event!

Whether you fancy dramatic coastal scenery or quintessential English countryside, flatter terrain or rolling hills, there’s plenty of choice.

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BUPA London 10k

BUPA London 10k

Sunday 27th May 2012

 The Bupa London 10k is presented by the London Marathon and is run on the course likely to be used for the 2012 Olympic Marathons. Passing world famous sights and landmarks in London -  Make sure you’re a part of this exciting race!

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Trek the English countryside

Hadrian’s Wall Trekathon 2012

Saturday 23rd June 2012

Great one day trek, starting in Carlisle, and then alongside the Wall, admiring the skill of the Roman engineers and the outstanding scenery all the way to Housesteads.

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Trekking the route together

Avebury to Stonehenge Trekathon 2012

Saturday 30th June 2012

A diverse trek over 26 miles/42 km going back 6000 years of British history.

The magnificent prehistoric stone circles of Avebury and Stonehenge need little introduction.

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Nearly over the finish line!
Nearly over the finish line!

Great North Run

16th September 2012

The Great North Run is the World’s most popular half marathon road  running event. If you have been successful in obtaining your own place, or would like one of our guaranteed charity Great North Run places we’d love to hear from you.

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Virgin Active London Triathlon

Virgin Active London Triathlon

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd September 2012

Guaranteed places for Virgin Active London Triathlon  2012

Here is your chance to Bike past Big Ben, Run alongside Canary Wharf and Swim in London Docklands

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Parachute Jump

Parachute Jump

Various Dates & UK Locations

If you have ever wanted to try parachuting here is your chance. LEPRA is looking for adventurous volunteers to make a fundraising parachute jump and if you raise enough in sponsorship you will get to...

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Join one of our events and see what a difference you can make

Indian children huddle around LEPRA cyclist

Every year we all vow to make a difference, realise a dream or do something crazy. Here’s your chance to do all three with our full range of  fundraising events and challenges. Whether you are looking to walk, run, swim or sky dive, why not do it for LEPRA Health in Action?

Whether you are looking for your next challenge, celebrating a landmark birthday or wanting to do something fun and worthwhile with a group of friends or colleagues, there are heaps of ideas and events you can get involved with.  The list is only limited by your imagination.

As a small charity, your support is hugely important to us to help raise funds and awareness.

  • Could you help LEPRA grow our team of events fundraisers?
  • Could you help to spread awareness of the important work we do in areas of extreme poverty as part of your challenge preparation?
  • Could you help to increase our total sponsorship, however great or small?

From just £100 sponsorship, challenge yourself to make a difference and help us to help others.  Check out the events in this section to find out more and make your choice.

Still not found the challenge to suit you?  Why not organise your own event around your hobbies and interests?  Get in touch and let us know what we can do to help make your fundraising ideas a reality.

Please call the events team on 01206 216 799 or email events@leprahealthinaction.org.

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