There are lots of National Fundraising Challenges happening across the UK all year round. All these events raise thousands of pounds for charity.
If you would like to support Josie's Dragonfly Trust please see if any of these events inspire you and then why not take one up as your challenge for 2012! We would very much appreciate your support.
JANUARY 2012
Saturday7th January
Sign up now to be one of 1000 people to get a place for 15.00! afterwhich the price returns to 20.00 - pre-empt your new years resolutions and book now for a great start to 2012.
MAY 2012
Sat 19th May
a 2 km run for 2-8 yrs and
a 2 mile run for 9-15yr olds
Sunday 20th May
JUNE 2012
Tyne 6 Bridges Leisure Rides
The event will start and finish on Newcastle Quayside. There are two rides of 9.5mls and 14.5mls for those who want to experience a leisurely ride Ideal for newcommers & young families.
Friday 29th June 2012
Newcastle Leazes Criteriums
The Criterium racing in Leazes Park, Newcastle will start at 6.15pm. There will be races for all ages and abilities. Two races, one for U10/12 followed by one for U14/16.
Saturday 30th June 2012
Northern Rock Cyclone Challenge.
A series of 3 rides of differing distances and difficulty to test all those who compete. The rides start and finish at the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club, Kingston Park.
Sunday 1st July
Womens National Series Road Race
The first event of the day will be a Womens National Series Road Race which will attract some of the best riders in the Country. The race will use the Ingoe Circuit which passes through the villages of Stamfordham and Matfen.Total distance for the event is 55.6mls
JULY 2012
SEPTEMBER 2012
2nd September 2012
Sheffield City Centre - 10km
We have given a great many cash Gifts to children & young people in Sheffield and nearby Leeds hospital going back to our first year as a charity. We would very much appreciate your support through this event if you are in sheffield or the surrounding area to help us raise awareness as well as funds to support more local children with cancer.
Saturday 15th September 2012
Over 5,000 children take part in this exciting race at Newcastle Gateshead Queyside. Races cater for 3-16 year olds with 1.5km to 4km races
Sunday September 16th
Over 50,000 people will be taking part in this absolutely amazing run. Please get in touch if you would like to be part of our 2012 team as we have reserved a lot of charity places for this popular event. In 2011 we had more than 30 fantastic supporters running for us, some are shown below.