If you have ever wanted to do an exhilarating
challenge for charity here is your chance.
We are looking for adventurous volunteers
to take part in a series of incredible open
challenge expeditions that take in some of
the world's most breathtakingly beautiful
landscapes.
Organised as an open challenge by Discover
Adventure This stunning trek takes place
in the Himalayan Annapurnas, home to some
of the highest peaks in the world; the summit
of Annapurna I rises to 8091m. As you trek
among them, you will feel dwarfed by the
sheer size and proximity of their snow-capped
peaks.
Your challenge will take you from the
frenetic, fascinating city of Kathmandu
north to Pokhara and the start of the trek.
You will pass through thick rhododendron
forest and mountainside villages, perched
up above picturesque rice terraces, providing
a real glimpse of local life.
You continue up out of the tree line over 3000m, where awe-inspiring views of the great peaks and glaciers of the Himalayas await you, including the famous 'fish-tail' mountain of Machupucchare.
This will be a tough challenge, but one where your efforts reward you with some of the most magnificent mountain panoramas in the world!
You can read the full itinerary here
and book online.
If you choose the fundraising option, you
must have the fundraising target with ERUK
8 weeks before departure. If you chose the
self funding option, there is no minimum
sponsorship target for you to reach, and
every penny you raise goes towards Epilepsy
Research UK.
By competing for Epilepsy Research UK you
will be helping to fund ground-breaking
research in the UK that will help change
the future for people with epilepsy. Every
project we fund is rigorously assessed by
a panel of experts to ensure it has the
potential to advance our understanding of
the condition and improvements in the treatment
of those with epilepsy.
There is no known cure for epilepsy
Over 30% of people with epilepsy have
seizures that do not respond to drug treatment
In over 60% of cases there is no known
cause
Every year 1,000 people die as a result
of epilepsy
You can help!
Every pound raised by you will increase
the amount of research we can fund.
We are here to support you every step of the way, and each runner will receive a fundraising pack full of ideas, sponsor forms and a personalised Epilepsy Research UK running vest for the race day. We also have fundraising materials available for all your needs, such as drinks mats, banner tape, balloons, pens, ribbon badges - you'll get a form to order what you need in your fundraising pack!
Epilepsy Research UK has teamed up with
virgin
money giving and justgiving
so that our runners, and others engaged
in sponsorship events, can raise money easily
online through their own personalised webpage.
Family and friends can donate online by
credit or debit card. These websites also
automatically reclaims any Gift Aid due
on our behalf.
