Sponsored events


Join our 2008 Cycling and Trekking Teams and help survivors of torture rebuild their lives

Our overseas cycle rides and treks offer you a once in a lifetime chance to visit places you've always dreamt of while raising vital funds to help survivors of torture. The trips are an incredible experience and a great challenge. All we ask is that you raise enough money to cover the costs and make a real contribution to our work.

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London To Paris Cycle Ride

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Connect two of the world's most chic capital cities as you embark on a satisfying challenge for a worthy cause. Meet new friends and raise funds for survivors of torture

Vietnam Cycle Ride

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Prepare to be overwhelmed by Vietnam's natural beauty - from the patchwork of bright green rice paddies to the white sandy beaches, you can't fail to be bewitched by Vietnam's traditional charm!

Kilimanjaro Trek

17- 26 October 2008
Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the world's highest peaks and a truly amazing spectacle! You'll be lead through a blend of diverse terrains from jungle to volcanic craters before reaching the highest point, Uhuru Peak. This is an amazing opportunity to trek in one of the most beautiful parts of Africa over 10 days and climb to heights of over 5500 feet!

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Join the Medical Foundation Team and have a holiday you will never forget!

For more information on all the above sponsored events or for a brochure please contact Mandy Taylor at sponsored@torturecare.org.uk or call 0207 697 7749.
To book your place on-line click here

Other sponsored events

Whether it's a John O'Groats to Lands End endeavour or a sponsored marathon, trek or cycle, the Medical Foundation provides a fundraising pack and support. We will also try our best to secure a place on your chosen sporting event.
Set up a free online sponsorship form

After your event

We are keen to receive any photographs of your event, which we can display in The Supporter newsletter, as well as on our web-site.

We really appreciate the enthusiasm and hard work of everyone who takes part in local events- which raises vital funds and awareness about our work with torture survivors.

Do get in touch with our Community Fundraiser by emailing sponsored@torturecare.org.uk if you have any questions or information, or just for an informal discussion.

If you would like to organise an event with other like-minded individuals in your area, please get in touch with our Local Groups Co-ordinator on groups@torturecare.org.uk or call 020 7697 7749.

WANTED!


Adventurous people throughout the UK to do something like this...Sky diving
for FREE!
We are looking for people from all over the country to make a sponsored parachute jump on our behalf. Imagine standing at the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft, falling forward into the clouds and diving down through the air at over 120mph! All you have to do is to raise a minimum sponsorship amount (from £360) and you get to jump for free in one of 20 British Parachute Association (BPA) approved airfields. You can choose to jump on your own or in tandem with a professional instructor. To get a free action pack, e-mail sponsored@torturecare.org.uk or book your place on-line.