'It’s sure to be the most entertaining way of raising money during Christian Aid Week!'

Details about how you can raise money for Christian Aid by organising a quiz, walking Hadrian's Wall, climbing mountains, cycling to France and much more

Quizaid

Join in the exciting new initiative for Christian Aid Week this year and organise quiz to help poor communities worldwide.

What? Quizaid is the best quiz night in town – and it’s organised by you! Challenge your friends, colleagues and neighbours to dust off their brain cells and join in the fun!

Who? All kinds of smart Alecs are welcome! Ask your quick-witted friends, brainy neighbours, and clever colleagues to give a donation to take part in your Quizaid – the more the merrier!

How? Order your free Quizaid pack today! We’ve got everything you need, including all the questions (and answers!), posters and invitations. To order please call 08080 005 005, or check out www.christian-aid.org/quizaid

When? Most people will be putting their brain to the test in Quizaid on Friday 16th May 2008, but if you can’t make that date, choose another time to suit you.

It’s sure to be the most entertaining way of raising money during Christian Aid Week!

Challenge Events

Have fun, get fit and help poor communities around the world!

Spring has arrived! It’s green outside, the clocks are about to change so it’s time to get out there and enjoy yourselves! Christian Aid has a sparkling array of events for you to take part in.

Whether you want to go all out and climb the three highest peaks in the UK, or just fancy a local 10k run; for every step you take, you’ll be helping people to work their way out of poverty.

Running

BUPA Great North Run

If you’re up for the challenge of a lifetime, we’ve got 150 places in the Great North Run on October 5th 2008. The world’s biggest half marathon with the most electrifying atmosphere is always a mind-blowing event which sells out fast. We’re asking runners to raise just £300 to take part.

If you’re not up for intense running, or if you just like a jog round the local park, then why not harness all your good energy and take part in a 10k? These are ideal distances to introduce you to running and we’ll give you a week by week training plan so you’re at your peak on race day!

BUPA Great Manchester Run

Add a little10k to your Christian Aid Week

We’ve got 150 places in the BUPA Great Manchester Run taking place on Christian Aid Week Sunday 18 May. A great course, fabulous entertainment and the encouraging cheers of the Manchester have marked this out as one of the world’s fastest growing runs. We’re asking runners to commit to raising £150 for this race.

BUPA London 10000

Be the first to test the new Olympic Marathon route!

On May 26th join the Christian Aid team and take part in the brand new BUPA London 10000. Ballot places are all gone, so this is your only chance to get involved with the most exciting running event this year.

We’re asking you to raise just £500 and just think; you’ll be cruising past sites like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace and finish with the crowds roaring, knowing that you’ve made a difference to some of the world’s poorest communities.

If you want a Christian Aid place, or if you’ve already got your own place, in any run in 2008, join our official team and we’ll support you all the way.

Just give us a call on 0207 523 2221 and we’ll offer you bucket loads of fundraising advice, training plans, a running vest, invitations to the ‘chill-out’ zone at our post-race receptions and a dedicated member of staff to help with anything you need.

For more details, contact the Christian Aid Events Team on 0207 523 2221 or by email at events@christian-aid.org

Walking

Hadrian’s Wall 4-6 July 2008

There’s no doubt about it; walking is good for you! But walking suddenly got even better because now you can get healthy and help contribute to Christian Aid’s development projects that really make a difference to people’s lives! Oh, and you get to go back 2,000 years in time too!

The 3 day Hadrian’s Wall challenge can provide you with all this and more! Starting at Lanercost Priory in Northumberland, we will be trekking for 25 miles along the only remaining sections of the wall, admiring ancient monuments, beautiful scenery and the skill of the Roman engineers who built this famous landmark, now a UNESCO world heritage site. All you have to do is register for £99 and agree to raise £500.

For more details, contact the Christian Aid Events Team on 0207 523 2221 or by email at events@christian-aid.org

Team Challenges

Three Peaks Challenge – 14 – 16 June 2008

Could you scale the three highest peaks in the UK in 24 hours?

Team challenges are such a great way to really get to know your friends or maybe you could do it with work colleagues as a team building exercise? Either way, what could be better than taking on the test of a lifetime a s a motivated, inspired group, full of support for one another?

The Three Peaks challenge involves climbing Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike in 24 hours. To register for each event is £175 per team and we’re asking teams to commit to raising £2,500.

Don’t delay, places go quickly, so get in touch with the events team now! You can call us on 0207 523 2248 or email us events@christian-aid.org or check out the website for more information on each of the challenges; www.christianaid.org.uk/events

Cycling

London to Paris Bike Ride – 23 – 27 July 2008

Dust off your bike, get the lycra out of the bottom drawer and join us for the fantastic 4 day London to Paris bike ride. You’ll be taken on a journey of 300 miles and you’ll be in the saddle for around six to eight hours a day. Whether you’re mad about cycling or just love going for a ride on a Sunday afternoon, this event is for you!

You’ll get to cycle through beautiful valleys and rural villages and there will plenty of opportunities to sample the very best of French cuisine and culture.

In fact, Parisians will think the Tour de France has arrived a day early when the Christian Aid cycling team roll in, ride up the Camps-Elysees and around the Arc de Triompe and are greeted with a champagne finish at the Jardins du Trocadero overlooking the Eiffel Tower!

To register is just £99 and you must commit to raising a minimum sponsorship of £1,100. Come and join us in Paris!

For more details, contact the Christian Aid Events Team on 0207 523 2221 or by email at events@christian-aid.org