Are you looking for your next challenge? At TREE AID we enjoy getting involved with various challenge events, in fact you could say we look forward to and embrace new challenges. Trekking up mountains, jumping from planes, cycling across India, marathons you name it. We have so many challenging fundraising events to get you involved with.
“A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step”
Ghanaian proverb
Growing yourself out of poverty takes hard work and determination – something TREE AID sees everyday in Africa’s dry-lands. It’s also something that we see in our supporters who take on challenges to raise money for TREE AID.
Below are a list of the current TREE AID challenges, and here are some fundraising tips to get you started - you can do it!
UK Challenges
Parachute Jumps
Tree Aid are looking for hundreds of adventurous volunteers to make a fundraising parachute jump and if you raise enough in sponsorship you will get to jump for free!
No experience is necessary as all training is given
Reading Half Marathon in 2013
TREE AID has charity places in the 2013 Reading Half Marathon.
You’ll be sharing the experience with 16,500 other runners, its one of the flatter half marathon courses – important if this is your first half marathon, and great if you’re already a runner hoping to achieve your personal best time.
Overseas challenges
Peru Trek
Experience scenery of tropical Andean rainforests, the snow capped mountain ranges of the Andes and of course Machu Picchu.
Trek dates in 2012:
Thursday 19th April – Saturday 28th April
Thursday 1st November – Saturday 10th November
London to Paris Cycle Ride
Via English villages and into rural France you’ll pass historical landmarks and famous battlefields from World War I until you reach Paris
Ride dates:
This ride runs throughout the year for more details click on the link above
China Trek
Trek along part of The Great Wall - one of the wonders of the world!
Trek dates in 2012:
Thursday 10th May – Saturday 19th May
Thursday 13th September – Saturday 22nd September
Three Cities Cycle
The challenge begins on the outskirts of London, along the famous canals of Amsterdam before arriving in the beautiful city of Brussels
Cycle dates in 2012:
Wednesday 23rd May – Sunday 27th May
Kilimanjaro Trek
Trek to the summit of the World’s tallest free-standing mountain, be prepared to immerse yourself the tranquillity of the jungle, spectacular wildlife and breathtaking glaciers
Trek dates in 2012:
Thursday 21st June – Saturday 30th June
Thursday 11th October – Saturday 20th October
Iceland Trek
A mix of wild volcanic landscape, steaming lava fields, icecaps, waterfalls and much more
Trek dates in 2012:
Wednesday 4th July – Sunday 8th July
India Cycle
A fantastic way to discover India and visit the breathtaking Taj Mahal
Trek dates in 2012:
Thursday 27th September – Saturday 6th October
Jordan Trek
See the ‘lost city’ of Petra, one of the new seven wonders of the world
Trek dates in 2012:
Wednesday 10th October – Saturday 20th October
Vietnam Trek
Explore Vietnam’s natural contrasting beauty – from the patchwork of bright green rice paddies to the rugged mountains and traditional stilt houses
Trek dates in 2012:
Wednesday 25th October – Monday 5th November
South Africa Trek
This adventure is alive with wildlife and jaw-dropping landscapes
Trek dates in 2012:
Thursday 25th October – Saturday 3rd November
Vietnam Cycle
From the rugged mountains and white sandy beaches you can’t fail to be mesmerised by its traditional charm
Trek dates in 2012:
Thursday 25th October – Monday 5th November
Costa Rica Trek
From smoking volcanoes to palm-tree lined tropical beaches, trekking in Costa Rica will provide you with an unforgettable experience.
Trek dates in 2012:
Thursday 22nd November – Sunday 2nd December
Nepal Trek
Take in the great peaks and glaciers of the Annapurna Range
Trek dates in 2012:
Thursday 8th November – Saturday 17th November
Sahara Trek
A unique opportunity to experience the desert, whilst transforming the lives of those living on its southernmost edge.
Trek dates in 2012: Applications for this trek are now closed for 2012
Saturday 9th March – Sunday 17th March
Lynne Knight is trekking the Sahara for TREE AID – read about her experiences
