Using Indoor Rowers for Sponsored Fundraising Events
Around the UK and Ireland motivated people in Clubs, Schools and Organisations and as individuals are delivering sponsored fundraising events using Indoor Rowers. In recent years thousands of pounds have been raised. As a result of this growing interest there is now a 'How To' framework for anyone thinking about planning a Sponsored Fundraising Event.
Fundraising Calendar
Below is a list of upcoming fundrasining events, and from the left hand menu you can view more details on some of the featured events. If you are thinking of holding a fundraising event please fill in the Event Form and you're event will appear here and on the main Event Calendar in the racing section. If you'd like your event to be one of the Featured Events please follow up your form submission with an email to fundraising@concept2.co.uk with any further information, images etc.
- Thu 23 May
Pacific Ocean Row 2014
Venue: Worldwide
Organiser: Sarah Weldon
Telephone: 07866715749
Email: sarah@oceansproject.com
Website: www.oceansproject.com4 teachers from the UK and South Africa met whilst teaching in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. They set up a charity called Oceans Project Georgia, and the kids thought it would be great fun if the teachers rowed across the Pacific Ocean raising money for an online classroom, and brought the outside world in to children worldwide who have no access to any kind of education. So the four teachers 'fourbirdsaboating' have decided to return to their home countries, where they will spend a year learning to row. They each aim to cover the equivalent of 7200 nautical miles on their concept2 rowing machines between now and May 2014, when they will set off from Monterey Bay, California to row the real thing, to Hawaii, and on to Cairns, Australia. The team want to record their training, as a way of building mental and physical confidence, and would love for others to cover the same amount of milage on their rowers, to motivate each other, get fit, and have fun. We really hope you can join us on your concept2s and follow us online as we row across the real thing next year.
This event is in aid of Oceans Project Georgia and is aiming to raise £725. If you'd like to donate please go to www.oceansproject.com. - Thu 23 May
5x50 Challenge
Venue: Ls Fitness
Organiser: Alistair Dellar
Telephone: 07956869976
Email: ycdellar@hotmail.comI will be alternately rowing and running 5 k each day for the next 50 days, starting on 12th May!
This event is in aid of UHNS hospital stoke on Trent childrens ward and is aiming to raise £500. - Thu 23 May
Birmingham To Paris Event
Venue: Birmingham Int Airport
Organiser: David Wilson
Telephone: 07912217033
Email: d657@me.com
Website: d657@me.comrowing from birmingham to paris 500,000 meters
This event is in aid of cancer research uk.-acrons children's hosp-leukaemia &lymphoma res-and british heart foundation .. - Thu 23 May
Grace Dieu 'sport Relief' For Tilinanu Orphanage
Venue: Grace Dieu Manor School
Organiser: Mari Potter
Telephone: 01530 222276
Email: dos@gracedieu.com
Website: registrar@gracedieu.comThe school is raising money for our chosen charity 'Tilinanu' orphanage in Malawi. We are aiming throught the challenges set to run, swim, throw, kick the total distance from Grace Dieu to Tilinanu (19,101km). Year 8 pupils will start the process with an overnight row on Thursday evening.
This event is in aid of Tilinanu Orphanage, Malawi and is aiming to raise £500. If you'd like to donate please go to lovetilinanu.org.uk. - Wed 12 Jun
Elifar Superstars Challenge Day
Venue: David Lloyd Sports Centre
Organiser: Theo Fordham
Telephone: 07970251131
Email: theof@lunson-mitchenall.co.uk
Website: http://www.elifarfoundation.org.uk/the-elifar-superstars-challenge-day/Sports day attended by the commercial property industry, raising money for terminally ill childern.
This event is in aid of ELIFAR FOUNDATION and is aiming to raise £60,000. If you'd like to donate please go to www.elifarfoundation.org.uk/. - Sat 15 Jun
The Wickes Big Rowathon
Venue: Wickes
Organiser: Tanya Douglas
Telephone: 02075042290
Email: tdouglas@beatingbloodcancers.org.ukOn 15 June every Wickes store in the country will be attempting to row 84,740 metres - the distance from Dover to Calais, and back - to raise money for its charity partner, Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
This event is in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research and is aiming to raise £100. If you'd like to donate please go to www.beatingbloodcancers.org.uk. - Thu 27 Jun
Kpmg Leeds Row 100
Venue: Kpmg Leeds
Organiser: Claire Needham
Telephone: 07768 652244
Email: claire.needham2@kpmg.co.ukSponsored event for teams of four to row 100 km
This event is in aid of Action for Literacy / Shelter and is aiming to raise £9,000. - Thu 27 Jun
Row Hard For Neuro-disability
Venue: London's Living Room
Organiser: Anna Wall-budden
Telephone: 020 8780 4565
Email: awallbudden@rhn.org.uk
Website: www.rhnrowhard.org.ukA fast and furious fundraising event, set on the top floor of City Hall. Teams of four will race in relay over 2000m, each rowing 500m. Last year's winning time of 5m 40s was secured by the 'Atlantic Row 2013' team who are back to defend their title this year, rowing alongside various London firms and companies, including Google, Cornhill FX and BLP. Each team aims to raise £500 in sponsorship to support the work of the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, where funds are desperately needed for hydrotherapy sessions and new wheelchairs for brain-injured adults. To enter online simply visit www.rhnrowhard.org.uk and click on the 'register' button. Call 020 8780 4565 for more information.
This event is in aid of Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability and is aiming to raise £500. If you'd like to donate please go to www.rhncharity.org.uk. - Sat 10 Aug
The Ride Of Hope 3
Venue: The Brighton Centre
Organiser: Rick Goodchild
Telephone: 07736 941 738
Email: therideofhope@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/therideofhopeThis is a 12 hour charity event for Cancer Research UK. It has 12 rides of 50 minutes each with instructors from Europe,Ireland & UK with 25 Concept II,25 Johnny G Krankcycles® & 125 Indoor Bikes from Matrix Fitness UK. MyZone UK will be at the event with large screens to monitor 100 people at a time with their heart rate system. Each session will have amazing music,first-rate visualisation & motivation from highly skilled instructors and visual effects (video/pictures/lighting) on the main screen courtesy of GlobalRide.net The online booking site is here :- http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=33155&stype=41
This event is in aid of Cancer Research UK and is aiming to raise £25. If you'd like to donate please go to www.justgiving.com/therideofhope3. - Sat 09 Nov
The Thamesmead/baraka Rowathon
Venue: Thamesmead School Sports Centre
Organiser: Andy Mckee
Telephone: 01932 230585
Email: andy@barakacommunity.com
Website: www.barakacommunity.comTeams of 6 rowing for 10 mins each over 6 hours. A charity event
This event is in aid of Baraka Community Partnerships and is aiming to raise £4. If you'd like to donate please go to www.barakacommunity.com.