Join our Forces Challenge in 2011
St Dunstan’s needs you! We’re calling Units from across the UK to set themselves a nocturnal or blindfold challenge, giving them a taste of what life is like for people who have lost their sight, whilst raising awareness and vital funds for the charity’s work.
SSgt Jim Offord and nine of his colleagues completed 10 Marathons in 5 Days, tabbing day and night covering 270miles complete with Army issue Bergen rucksacks filled to weighting 40lbs for their Forces Challenge
Anneka RiceI’d like to encourage Forces personnel to test their mettle by taking up St Dunstan’s Forces Challenge. It’s a great way to thank and support ex-Servicemen and women who have shown courage and determination having lost their sight.
So...what next?
Once you have selected a suitable challenge and date, fill out the Forces Challenge Registration Form to let us know. It can be as competitive, large or small as you wish, the only thing we ask is that you raise as much as you can for St Dunstan’s. We will support you with fundraising materials and advice. Awards will be made at the end of the year for the Most Inventive Challenge and for the Highest Fundraising Challenge. All units raising over £500 will receive a commemorative plaque for their efforts.
St Dunstan's Forces Challenge is a great way to gain positive publicity for your base as well as driving support and donations for your event. Download our sample press release, create one for your event and send it off to your local media. Don't forget to let us know how you get on, we'd love to know!
If you have any questions please contact us by email or call us on 020 7616 7966.
If you would like to sponsor someone taking part in the Forces Challenge, or if you cannot take part but would like to make a donation towards the work we please donate here.
