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Take on a challenge event
There are thousands of different challenge events held across the country each year and so there is every opportunity to find something that suits you. Challenge events are a hugely rewarding experience and an opportunity to achieve something you didn’t previously think possible.
Our fundraising packs will ensure that reaching your sponsorship target is easy. Knowing that each penny you raise will get us closer to putting an end to melanoma should ensure your challenge won’t get the better of you!
Choose your next challenge and help raise funds for Melanoma Focus…
Ridgeway Rouleur Cycle Challenge 2018
Woburn Abbey Triathlon (and half Ironman)
Mount Everest Trek to Base Camp and other overseas challenges
If these events don’t suit you, take a look at the links below:
www.discoveradventure.com/charities/melanoma-focus
www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/
https://www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk/events/
Or, if you have your own ideas and would like to discuss them, please email jane@melanomafocus.com
We look forward to hearing from you.
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