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.
- Fri 01 Jun
Rowing Down A9 For Cancer Research UK
Venue: Fitness Connection
Organiser: Gerry Duffy
Telephone: 07830155994
Email: gerry@wwrs.fsnet.co.uk
Website: justgiving/gerry-duffy.comI am recovering from chemotherapy for lung cancer. To help raise funds for this valuable cause I am rowing from John O'Groats to Land's End. Just discovered this service at Concept and this week I have just passed Birmingham, heading south. Please visit my JustGiving site and kindly contribute. Many thanks for your support.
- Sun 03 Jun
Cross Channel Challenge
Venue: Weston Village Green.
Organiser: Terry Coging
Telephone: 01889 270920
Email: jean.coging@ntlworld.com
Website: www.themoirafund.org.uk73 year old Terry Coging has challenged a team of 5 local footballers, who will be rowing in relay, to beat him over the Cross Channel distance of 34km
- Wed 13 Jun
Elifar Sports Day
Venue: David Lloyd Centre
Organiser: Theo Fordham
Telephone: 07970251131
Email: theof@lunson-mitchenall.co.uk
Website: http://www.elifarsuperstarschallenge.co.uk/Charity sports day for the property industry, raising money to support children and their families with terinal illnesses. http://www.elifarsuperstarschallenge.co.uk/
- Thu 14 Jun
Row Hard For Neuro-disability
Venue: London's Living Room, City Hall
Organiser: Anna Wall-budden
Telephone: 020 8780 4565
Email: awallbudden@rhn.org.uk
Website: www.rhnrowhard.org.ukA fast and furious team-based rowing competition raising funds for the patients and residents of the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. Teams of four will race over 2km in six heats of six. Largely a corporate affair, there will be teams from London's leading banks and law firms, but many have rowing teams and train hard in their city gyms! The event takes place on the top floor of City Hall with panoramic views across London and outdoor space for drinks and food after the competition.
- Wed 20 Jun
West Lancs Rowathon
Venue: Skelmersdale Police Station
Organiser: Adrian Beardmore
Telephone: 01772 415818
Email: adrian.beardmore@lancashire.pnn.police.uk
Website: www.lancashire.police.uk12 hour relay type event involving over 50 people to raise funds for the hire of a specially adapted coach to transport people with learning disabilities to visit the Lancashire Constabulary mounted branch in July. Participants are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and include Police Officers, Police staff, nurses and hospital staff. Participants also include people with learning disabilities and people with physical disabilities. The event is being held during Learning Disability week
- Thu 30 Aug
Oxford To Putney Row100
Venue: Row 100
Organiser: Nick Kharchenko
Telephone: 07718270422
Email: kharchenkon@dulwich.org.uk
Website: www.row100.webs.comAn 8+ from Dulwich College is planning to row from Oxford to Putney. The total distance is 102 miles. We are trying to raise £10,000 for the Mark Evison Foundation. Have a look at our website for more information: www.row100.webs.com
- Sat 22 Sep
City Of Bristol Rowing Club Indoor Rowing Competition
Venue: Bristol University Sports Centre
Organiser: Jane Hall
Telephone: 07771 971376
Email: janeygreeninoz@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.bristolrowing.co.ukThere's a 2012m team relay challenge, the traditional 2k for the indoor rowing purist and a 2k/1k/500m challenge for the hardcore indoor rowing enthusiast. Enter and follow our training plan for an immediate improvement to your fitness! Entries open June 01 2012 via www.bristolrowing.co.uk
