How To Get Involved

Download a sponsorship form here (pdf)

There are many ways you can get involved and help raise money for The Lily Foundation, by either joining in with a fund raising event that we are organising or being creative and doing your own thing! A cake sale, a garden party, coffee morning, tombola, a school fair, running, cycling, swimming or walking. However you decide to get involved your efforts and support will be very much appreciated. Please contact us and we will help you as much as we can.

We have guaranteed places for 2012 for Brighton Half Marathon (February), adidas Silverstone Half Marathon (March), Brighton Marathon (April), Virgin London Marathon (currently all filled), Just Walk (May), BUPA 10K (May), the Great North Run (September) and the Royal Parks Half Marathon (October). See below for details.

Jumping

The Parachute Jump - any time at a location near you!

If you have ever wanted to do a parachute jump here is your chance.  The Lily Foundation are looking for hundreds of adventurous volunteers to make a fundraising parachute jump and if you raise enough in sponsorship (from £360 depending on which jump you do) you will get to jump for free!  There are three types of jump available an 'Accelerated FreeFall' where you can experience the thrill of skydiving solo from up to 12,000 feet, a 'Tandem Skydive' from 10,000 feet attached to a professional instructor and a 'Static Line' jump which is performed solo from up to 3000 feet.  No experience is necessary.  For an information pack please contact Liz on liz@thelilyfoundation.org.uk

Running

The Lily Foundation can offer places in the following events:-

Brighton Half Marathon

19th February 2012

 We have guaranteed places and would love to hear from individuals and companies who want places. Minimum sponsorship is just £150 (excluding gift aid) and we will arrange registration and provide T-shirts and a fundraising pack. Contact wendy@thelilyfoundation.org.uk

addidas Silverstone Half Marathon

11th March 2012 - Silverstone motor racing circuit, Northamptonshire

We have guaranteed places and would love to hear from individuals and companies who want places. Minimum sponsorship is just £150 (excluding gift aid) and we will arrange registration and provide T-shirts and a fundraising pack. Contact wendy@thelilyfoundation.org.uk

 Brighton Marathon

 15th April 2012

 some details about it. Minimum sponsorship is just £500 (excluding gift aid) and we will arrange registration and provide T-shirts and a fundraising pack. Contact wendy@thelilyfoundation.org.uk

Virgin London Marathon

22nd April 2012

All our places are filled for this event this year. Please get in touch if you would like us to contact you again next year for 2013 places.

Just Walk - Start at Goodwood Race Course

12th May 2012

The BIG 60km Route – £65

If you are looking for a real challenge to raise money for the Lily Foundation then this is the route for you. The route takes you through some of the most stunning countryside in Britain with picturesque villages and towns such as Arundel along the way. It is tough, but the biggest sense of achievement when you cross the finish line.

40km Route - £55

If you feel the BIG challenge above is just a little too far then this route would suit you perfectly. New for 2009 it captures the first half of the 60km route and then drops back down to the finish. This route is still a rewarding challenge to complete.

20km Route - £45 for over 12s and £10 for under 12s

The gentle 20km is suitable for all ages and great for walking with a group of family or friends to raise money for your charity. This route takes you through some of the picturesque villages of West Sussex as well as along the beautiful South Downs.

10km Route -Adults £15, children under 12s free.

Get a taste of the Just Walk Event and take part in this great family day out where you can raise funds for you charity by completing the 10km walking challenge.

For more information and to register you or your team visit www.just-walk.co.uk

BUPA London 10,000

27th May 2012

The Bupa London 10,000 starts and finishes in St. James's Park and uses Green Park as its assembly area.The race starts on Birdcage Walk and follows an anti-clockwise route around the City of Westminster and the City of London via Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square to the Finish in The Mall. This is an ideal race for you to get involved in with a group of people. There is no registration fee, minimum sponsorship for this race is £250.00 If you have your own place and would like to run for the Lily Foundation we would love to welcome you to our team.

Great North Run

16th September 2012

The Royal Parks Half Marathon

7th October 2012

Organised by The Royal Parks Foundation this half marathon starts and finishes in Hyde Park.  It is a beautiful  run that celebrates the natural history and heritage of The Royal Parks and encourages all of us to keep fit and healthy, while at the same time raising vital funds for charities, large and small, from all around the UK. To register your interest in this race contact Liz@thelilyfoundation.org.uk

Cycling

Nightrider  - The London by Night Bike Ride

9/10 June 2012

Organised by Classic Tours, this is a fantastic challenge taking in all the key sights of London by night.  Starting at Crystal Palace in south east London.  The challenge follows a 100km circular route. Make the most of the quiet roads and explore the country's capital city by moonlight on your bike. To register contact www.nightrider.org.uk