Take on a Challenge for Charity as your New Years Resolution in 2019

St Barnabas Hospice’s Challenge Events Fundraiser wants people to take on a once in a lifetime challenge to fundraise in 2019

Mike Pastor, the Challenge Events Fundraiser at St Barnabas Hospice, has planned a plethora of challenging events for the more daring supporters to take on to raise money.

With New Year Resolutions in full force, St Barnabas has the perfect event to take on a unique challenge for 2019. The range of challenges include: Trekking the Great Wall of China, Lincoln 10k, Skydives, Wingwalking, Triathlons, Cycling from London to Amsterdam to Brussels, Mud Runs, and more.

A new challenge that can be taken on by anyone is our marathon in a month initiative called ‘My Race, My Pace’. For this challenge, you take on the traditional marathon distance of 26.2 miles but you can take up to a month to complete it. Additionally, if you’re not a runner, you can cycle, walk, skip or come up with your own unique way to complete your miles.

Whether your New Year’s Resolution is to become more active, do something you have never done before or become more social or support a charitable cause, St Barnabas Hospice has a challenge that will suit everyone.
Mike said:

“I’m delighted to share a wide range of challenge events for our supporters to take on in the support of St Barnabas Hospice in 2019.

“From running, trekking and cycling to jumping out of a plane, we are hoping to give people the chance to accomplish a New Year’s Resolution, face their fears, take on a new challenge or show off their skills all in the name of charity.”

The full list of 2019 challenge dates is as follows:

Throughout January – My Race, My Pace

7^th April – City of Lincoln 10k

13^th April – Mud Run (Rough Events)

21^st April – Skydive at Hibaldstow Airfield

12^th May – Skegness Triathlon

2^nd June – Summer Wolf Run

14^th July – Skydive at Hibaldstow Airfield

21^st July – Wing-walking

27^th July – Snowdon by Night

15^th – 18^th August – Wales End to End

31^st August – Yorkshire Three Peaks

4^th – 8^th September – Euro City Cycle

8^th September – Great North Run

14^th September – Skydive at Hibaldstow Airfield

6^th October – Le TREC

12^th – 21^st October – China Trek

Whichever challenge you choose to take on in support of St Barnabas Hospice, Mike will be there to support you the whole way with training plans, a discount card for your gear, a St Barnabas t-shirt, posters, advice and more.

For the more challenging events such as skydives, treks and cycles, there will also be support teams on the day to make sure you stay safe and to help you with any queries.

Mike said:

“If you’ve been thinking about trying something challenging for a while, why not make 2019 the year that you take the leap and get booked in?

“We will either finance your trip/race outright, or provide discounted entry. All we ask in return is that you do your best to fundraise for us!”

You can view more information about St Barnabas challenges at www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/challenge

To take on a challenge for St Barnabas Hospice, call Mike Pastor on 01522 540 300 or email [email protected].