Below is a list of forthcoming events in aid of the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal. If you need more information or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Also please do not hesitate to contact us if you are planning an event and would like to discuss opportunities for using it as a fundraiser, or if there is a particular event that you would like to see us plan in the future.
Spend an evening with one of Britain's greatest comic writers, Gervase Phinn
Thursday 9th September, 7pm
Join us for a charity dinner with special guest speaker Gervase Phinn at Baldwins Omega, Sheffield to raise funds for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal.
Gervase Phinn will have you in stitches with his hilarious tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. The evening will include a four course dinner and a charity auction compared by Andrew Raftery.
Please show your support for the Appeal and come along for an evening of fabulous food, entertainment and music. Tickets are £40 per person – with a group discount for tables of 10.
Please contact Sue Taylor on 0114 2500331 or email suejacob20@hotmail.co.uk to reserve your tickets. Book now to avoid disappointment!
South Yorkshire MedicoLegal ball
Friday 11th June
The Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal has been announced as the beneficiary of this year’s South Yorkshire MedicoLegal ball. The ball, which takes place every year, is this year being held at Cutlers Hall on Friday 11th June. Anyone from the medical or legal profession interested in attending should contact Emma Dickens on 0114 226 3555, or email emma.dickens@shct.nhs.uk.
Dare you do the Triple Whammy?!
Sunday 6th June 2010
Dare you do the Triple Whammy?! - the UK's scariest adrenaline experience at The Abyss, Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham
Zip Slide
Two harnesses, a double check, a six storey climb, then slide 250ft at 25 miles an hour!
Abseil
One harness, a double check, 143 steps to climb, clip on, 150ft marine drop (into fresh air) into the Abyss
Powerfan
Totally unique, two harnesses, triple check, one giant step into a 150ft freefall madness back to terrafirma.
All set in dramatic, breathtaking facilities in semi darkness complete with music, dry-ice and disco effect lighting and 7 huge video screens … and that is before you event take the plunge. This is a truly dramatic backdrop for the ultimate adrenaline experience.
All that is required to enable you to have the most thrilling day of your life, is to raise £150 sponsorship for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal.
Call Carol on 0114 226 3517 to book your place.
Charity Skydive
Anytime
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience the thrill of skydive? If so, then here’s your chance to find out… If you would like to take part in a skydive and raise money for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal, please contact Fundraiser Carol Denton on 0114 226 3517 or at carol.denton@shct.nhs.uk
Sheffield Lord Mayor's 10k
April 2010
Do you think you can manage three laps around the track, paths and nearby roads at Don Valley Stadium? If so, then this event is for you! This annual race attracts runners of all abilities meaning that just about anyone can take part. With a good viewing platform for spectators and a great atmosphere on the day, this event is a good one for the whole family.
So if you fancy trying to set a personal best, whilst raising money for a great cause, why not contact Carol Denton at carol.denton@shct.nhs.uk or on 0114 226 3517. It is possible to raise funds for any of the NHS hospitals or organisations in Sheffield, so don't delay and get in contact now!
More information, inlcuding date and time of the event, to follow...
Sheffield Half Marathon/Sheffield Great Fun Run
Sunday 25th April 2010
The Sheffield Half Marathon is a 10k race starting at 9.30am from Don Valley Stadium, through the streets of Sheffield City Centre, then returning to the stadium for a grandstand finish. The Sheffield Great Fun Run is a lot less intense being only 3k in distant, suited to those of you who like to take it a little easier! The fun run is open to all, including wheelchair entries and children in pushchairs. A certificate is presented to all who partake.
To raise funds for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal for your participation in either the half marathon or the fun run, please contact Carol Denton (as above).
National Three Peaks Challenge
Saturday 15th May/ Saturday 18th September 2010
Have you conquered the Yorkshire Three Peaks and therefore looking for something rather more challenging? If so, why not give the National Three Peaks Challenge a go! Here you will climb the highest peaks in Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike) and Wales (Snowden), walking approximately 26 miles in total. The National Three Peaks is often described as the ultimate goal for walkers throughout the UK, so why not pluck up the courage and join them! Please contact Carol Denton at carol.denton@shct.nhs.uk or on 0114 226 3517 for more details.
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Saturday 12th June/ Saturday 4th September 2010
If you are an enthusiastic walker looking for your next adventure, why not climb the three highest peaks in Yorkshire (Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough), whilst raising money for any of the NHS organisations in Sheffield. The Three Peaks Challenge covers approximately 25 miles and is therefore not for the faint-hearted! If you think you are up to it and are keen to give it a go, why not contact our fundraising team, to see how you can make a real difference to the lives of NHS patients in Sheffield. Please contact Carol Denton (as above) for more details.
Bupa Great Yorkshire Run
Sunday 5th September 2010
The Great Yorkshire Run will take place in Sheffield on Sunday 5th September. Will you be joining the other 8,000 runners making your way from the city centre, out down the fast and flat at Penistone Road, underneath the south stand of Hillsborough Stadium and back down the other side of Penistone Road to a city centre finish?
If so, why not raise money for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal at the same time. If you have already secured your own place and would like to find out more about fundraising, please call 0114 226 3517 or e-mail carol.denton@shct.nhs.uk
Charity Zip Slide - Baiting Dam, Derbyshire
Sunday 12th September 2010
An exhilarating 60m ride and 200m zip slide from the dam wall into the valley below. You will start your abseil standing on a platform 30m above the ground, zipping across a gap 200m wide, in order to complete this momentous challenge. Have you always fancied giving it a go, or are you just looking for some excitement? Either way, why not contact us to see how you can combine taking part in this stimulating challenge, whilst raising money for SHCT. Please call 0114 226 3517 or e-mail carol.denton@shct.nhs.uk for more information.
Bupa Great North Run
Sunday 19th September 2010
Places are now available for this year’s Great North Run. Those of you who intend on applying for a place, or have been lucky enough to secure a place already, may be considering taking part on behalf of a charitable cause. If so, why not considering raising money for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust, to help improve healthcare services in your local area. To find out more about how you can do this, please contact Carol Denton (as above).
For more information about the race and how to secure your place visit http://www.greatrun.org/Default.aspx
The Whole Hog - Walesby Forest, Nottinghamshire
Sunday 21st November 2010
The Whole Hog is an adventure challenge for groups of friends or work colleagues. The event is made up of foot based activities and involves competitors facing numerous challenges and obstacles around the course. The Whole Hog provides lots of mud and lots of fun, ideal for those of you who are interested in team-building, or for those of you who just want to let your hair down. Offering so much more than just a race, each leg is set in a fantastic location, entails a set of uniquely designed challenges, and makes for a truly memorable experience.
If the thought of running around an adventure course whilst getting very muddy appeals to you, why not contact our fundraising team, to find out how you can do all of this, whilst raising money for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust. Please contact our fundraising team on 0114 226 3517 for more details.
Percy Pud 10k
December 2010
The Percy Pud 10km takes place along the picturesque Loxley Valley on the North West outskirts of Sheffield. The course is a slightly undulating, out and back one, with very few turns, making it ideal for people aiming to set a personal best. Each finisher in the race traditionally receives a Christmas pudding for their efforts. Food and seasonal music are provided after the race, perfect for families who want to make a morning of it. More information and details of when to apply will be available in due course by visiting www.steelcitystriders.co.uk
If you are thinking about taking part in this year's race and would like to raise money for the Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal at the same time, please contact Carol Denton (as above) for further details.
