How To Get Involved
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.
Get Physical
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, walking and cycling
The Lily Foundation can offer places in the following events:
- The 2010 Virgin London Marathon
- Bupa London 10000 2010
- The adidas Silverstone Half Marathon 2010
To find out how to register for the above races visit www.realbuzz.com/microsites/lily-foundation/index.php
There are many running events that take place across the UK throughout the year. Below we have listed some of the well known and high profile races. To find a run in your local area visit www.runnersworld.co.uk
Organised races that might interest you:
The Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon
Sunday 14th March 2010 - WE HAVE GUARANTEED PLACES FOR THIS EVENT YOU MUST REGISTER BY 26th FEBRUARY 2009!
To register visit www.realbuzz.com/microsites/lily-foundation/index.php
Organised by the team that bring you the world famous Flora London Marathon, the adidas Half Marathon takes place on 14th March 2009, at the historic Silverstone motor racing circuit. Whether you are attempting your first half marathon, or using this event as a training run for the Flora London Marathon, this race is for you.
The Virgin London Marathon
Sunday 25th April 2010 - WE HAVE NO MORE PLACES FOR THIS EVENT!
To register visit www.realbuzz.com/microsites/lily-foundation/index.php
26.2 miles running through the streets of London. Is this your lifetime ambition?
If you have your own place and want to run for The Lily Foundation, we would love you to join our team. Please contact Liz on liz@thelilyfoundation.org.uk
Just Walk - Start at Goodwood Race Course
Saturday 15th May 2010
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
Bank Holiday Monday 31st May 2010 - WE HAVE GUARANTEED PLACES FOR THIS EVENT
To register visit www.realbuzz.com/microsites/lily-foundation/index.php
Organised by NOVA (organisers of the Great North Run) and the London Marathon.
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, Embankment, Blackfriars Bridge, Queen Victoria Street, Cannon Street, Great Tower Street, Crutched Friars, Fenchurch Street, Leadenhall Market, Cornhill, Queen Victoria Street, Puddle Dock, Embankment, Horseguards Avenue, Whitehall and via Trafalgar Square to the Finish in The Mall.
The Lily Foundation has a limited number of guaranteed places for this race. We are asking for £30 registration fee and a minimum of £275 sponsorship.
If you have your own place and would like to run for the Lily Foundation we would love to welcome you to our team.
For information visit www.realbuzz.com/microsites/lily-foundation/index.php
Nightrider - The London by night bike ride
Saturday 19th June 2010
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 quite roads and explore the country's capital city by moonlight on your bike. To register contact contact Megan Tel 020 7619 0066 ext 208 or megan@classictours.co.uk.
The Royal Parks Half Marathon
Sunday 10th October 2010
Organised by The Royal Parks Foundation this half marathon is now in its 3rd year. It 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 visit www.royalparkshalf.com/runners/register-interest-for-2010