COMPETITIVE EDGE JUNE–OCTOBER 2012
white water rafting Make a splash for a worthwhile cause by taking part in white water rafting for UK charity Breast Cancer Care (BCC). Organisers can arrange such events
for BCC at one of six white water rafting centres across the UK at a date convenient to participants. Each raft can carry between six and eight people – ideal for friends, family or work teams. The minimum sponsorship is £1,000 for a whole team of up to eight people. Details:
www.breastcancercare.org
Gather a team and take part on a date of your choosing
14 & 15 JULY 2012
tough mudder scotland The infamous US Tough Mudder event has arrived in the UK with a series running across the country in 2012: the next one takes place at the Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate in Scotland. Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10- to
Iwan Thomas completed May’s event
13 JULY 2012 fi rst ever pedalo world
championship
UK businesses are being offered the opportunity to get involved in the fi rst ever Pedalo World Championships at the famous Leander Club, Henley-on-Thames, on 13 July. The event is being endorsed by former Olympic rower James Cracknell. Muscle Help Foundation, the charity
behind the event, is looking for 16 corporate teams of four people to power the pedalos, plus 10 extra places for clients and supporters. Teams will race against each other in a knock-out competition and the day will also include a champagne reception and three-course lunch. Participation costs £8,500 (plus VAT) per team. Details:
www.musclehelp.com
12-mile courses designed by the British Special Forces, with up to 25 obstacles to test your strength, stamina and mental grit. Miss one and you face a 50ft swim in freezing cold water! Open to teams or individuals, funds go towards the Help for Heroes charity. Details:
www.toughmudder.co.uk
15–24 JUNE 2013
women v cancer cycle kenya
In this challenge, participants will cycle 400km through the Rift Valley – starting at the majestic slopes of Mount Kenya and fi nishing at the magnifi cent shores of Lake Victoria. Along the way, they’ll also stop off at an elephant orphanage. This a great opportunity to get fi t,
lose weight and raise funds to help in the fi ght against breast, ovarian and cervical cancers for three UK charities. Registration is £250 and minimum sponsorship is £2,900. Details:
www.actionforcharity.co.uk
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