The Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) is delighted to offer a range of sporting events catering for all fitness levels. By taking part not only will you benefit from a chance to get fit but also know that every step you take will make a difference in the fight against cancer.
For more information, or to enter any of the activities please contact Emma Appleyard 08450 602 0662 or info@cancervaccine.org.uk
Cycling
School boys George and Sami take part in the British 10K Challenge, July 2009
George Cotterell and Sami Mason are both aged fifteen and are the sons of CVI Trustees Harry and Reshma. They will be taking part in the 
British 10K London Run on 12 July 2009 in aid of the CVI. It was ten years ago that both boys experienced the sad loss of a parent (George his mother and Sami his father) to melanoma. George is no stranger to fundraising – nearly three years ago he helped to raise nearly £60,000 walking 150 miles from Hereford to London in just six days. Both boys are hoping that you might like to sponsor their efforts. You can do this either by sending a cheque made payable to the CVI or by donating securely on-line (please make sure you add that it is for the boys in the how did you hear about us section).
The British 10K London Run - 12th July 2009
The CVI is able to offer six official charity places for this very popular event sponsored by ASICS. The route takes 
you through the heart of 
London past some of the capital's finest and world famous landmarks including Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the London Eye before finishing on Whitehall near Downing Street. Every year the race attracts some of the world's finest athletes, celebrities as well as tens of thousands of people from every level of running ability.
Please get in touch for an information pack.
2010 Virgin London Marathon - 25th April 2010
Unfortunately, the CVI is not able to offer guaranteed places for this event. We cant even get on the waiting list for them! The ballot system is now closed for 2010 but if you already have a place and would like to run for the CVI we would be delighted to hear from you and help you by offering support, advice and fundraising materials. Please get in touch.
ING New York City Marathon, November 2009
Fancy a trip to the Big Apple to take part in the most famous Marathon of all? It was the first big City Marathon and takes in all the sites through Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Manhattan. What's more you'll have two million New Yorkers cheering you on! You can enter independently, although this does not guarantee a place, through the international ballot by visiting www.ingnycmarathon.org/entrantinfo . To guarantee a place we can help you can book through the two NY Marathon Official Agents that not only offer a place but also take care of flights and accommodation. Please get in touch for more information.
BUPA Great North Run, 20 September 2009, Newcastle Upon Tyne to South Sheilds
The world's biggest half marathon, 13.1 miles. This event has now sold out but if you are interested in taking part next year please get in touch.
BUPA Great South Run – 25th October 2009, Hampshire
A 10 mile course along the sea-front in Southsea and Portsmouth offering serious runners a chance for a personal best time, whilst the more occasional jogger can enjoy the historic naval dockyards and the picturesque views over the Solent to the Isle of Wight. It's a popular run and places are limited, so please get in touch to apply.
Adidas Women's Challenge, 6th September 2009, London
This one's strictly for the girls! Run, jog or walk the 5k around Hyde Park London, knowing that every step you take will make a difference in the fight against cancer. Please get in touch for more information.
Don't Fancy any of these?
There are thousands of local running events up and down the country every year and more overseas. If you'd like information on running events near you please get in touch. If you have signed up for an event independently but would like to support the CVI please get in touch for a runners pack.
Ben Nevis, Scotland
Fancy scaling the UK's largest mountain and taking in some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenary in the world? This event is a walk and no climbing is actually involved to reach the “roof of Britain”. For dates please get in touch.
The National 3 peaks Challenge
Probably the most famous mountaineering event in Britain taking in Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowdon. This is a continuous walking challenge apart from the 6-7 hours rest in the coach and will take in some of the most dramatic scenery in the world! Minimum sponsorship to cover all your costs is £375. Please get in touch for next available dates.
The National 4 peaks Challenge
Exactly the same as the 3 peaks challenge but with an extra mountain – Slieve Donard, the highest mountain in Northern Ireland.
Hadrian's Wall Walk, Newcastle to Carlisle
Following in the footsteps of the Roman legionnaires this walk covers the entire length of the 84-mile wall through rolling fields and rugged moorlands. Minimum sponsorship of £400 will cover all of your costs. There is an option to do this on horseback.
Don't fancy any of these?
There are hundreds of walks taking place where you live. Many are featured in your local paper or organised by the Rambler's Association www.ramblers.org.uk and lots more are listed on www.walkingworld.com.
The Mazda London Triathlon, 1-2 August 2009
Fancy taking part in the world's largest Triathlon? Experienced or first timers can enter this prestigious flagship event involving swimming, cycling and running in the heart of London's Docklands, either as an individual or as a team of three. Due to its popularity a ballot system is operated - please click to enter the ballot.
There are an enormous number of bike rides taking place in the UK and Overseas - including our London to Paris Bike Ride. For more information please get in touch.
London to Paris Bike Ride - 17-20th July 2009
We are once again offering places for this annual and very popular event. This long-weekend challenge links two great European cities, London and Paris and covers around 300km in just three days. Encounter historic towns, sleepy villages, rolling countryside and challenging hills en-route. Cycle along wide Parisian boulevards to the finishing line at the city’s most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. There is also free time to recover or celebrate and explore the sights of Paris before boarding the Eurostar train back to London. All we ask is that you raise a minimum of £1000 to cover your costs and a donation to the CVI. If you’d like to join our team for 2009 please get in touch for an information/registration pack.
The 2007 CVI Team
Amanda Linter, Michael Andrews, Paul and Matthew Hughes and Douglas Reid all from Schenker Limited took part and raised over £6000. Amanda describes their experience.
London ...... starting out in the rain......... Paris ...... finishing in the sun ..........
"We did it! We cycled 182 miles from Crystal Palace to the Eiffel Tower! 300kms or 182 miles over 3 days.
We left Crystal Palace at 7am on Friday 29th June in the pouring rain! Wet, cold and wondering what we were doing we finally made Newhaven at 5pm and caught the ferry to Dieppe. Day Two we left Dieppe and enjoyed the 'rolling hills' as we headed for our overnight stop at Gournay en Bray. Day Three was extremely challenging - we never realised Paris was at 7000ft above sea level! Extreme hills and tired legs but the adrenalin was flowing, the sun had finally decided to come out and we were running on pride as we completed our challenge! Finally arriving at the Eiffel Tower under an arch of balloons and popping champagne corks we were jubilant! It was an incredible experience and certainly a challenge. But that is what we signed up for. Let's not forget why we did this:- we all had a personal goal to get fit this year, give up all our bad habits and to get ourselves out from behind our desks. This we certainly achieved! We also wanted to do something in support of a cause that we each appreciated. Like us I am sure many of you will have been touched by cancer in some way and at some point in your life. It affects us all and we wanted to do our bit to help. This we have also achieved and thanks to all of you who have supported us and donated."
