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Marie Curie Cancer Care Marie Curie Cancer Care
Run, walk, trek, jump or cycle - at home or abroad. Marie Curie Cancer Care provides free nursing care and support to more than 25,000 patients and their family every year. By taking on your own challenge you'll be helping us continue this work. (Registered no: 207994)
Category: Medical & health - cancer

Major events this charity is involved with... 
Sunday 11 March 2012 11.00 AM Family event Suitable for beginners
Bath Half Marathon
Bath, Avon, UK
Road running13.1 miles Road running1.5 miles
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Sunday 15 April 2012 09.00 AM Suitable for beginners
The Brighton Marathon
Brighton, East Sussex, UK
Road running26.2 miles
Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Saturday 12 May 2012
London to Brighton 100km Challenge
London, UK
Race walking100 km
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Sunday 20 May 2012 10.00 AM Suitable for beginners
BUPA Great Manchester Run
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK
Road running10 km
Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Sunday 27 May 2012 09.50 AM Family event
Edinburgh Marathon
Edinburgh, Lothian, UK
Road running26.2 miles
Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Sunday 15 July 2012 09.35 AM
ASICS British 10K London Run 2012
London, Greater London, UK
Road running10 km
Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Sunday 16 September 2012 Suitable for disabled
BUPA Great North Run
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK
Road running13.1 miles
Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Sunday 30 September 2012 10.00 AM Family event Suitable for beginners
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Inverness, Highland, UK
Road running26.2 miles Road running10 km Road running5 km Road running400 metres
Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Sunday 7 October 2012 Family event Suitable for disabled
Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon
London, Greater London, UK
Road running13.1 miles
Guaranteed places Guaranteed places
Sunday 28 October 2012 10.40 AM Family event
BUPA Great South Run 10M
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
Road running10 miles
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UK challenges... 
Level 1 Easy Level 2 Moderate Level 3 Difficult Level 4 Very difficult Level 5 Extreme
Registration fee Registration fee Minimum sponsorship Minimum sponsorship you will need to raise
Abseil Ramore Head, Portrush 2012
07 Apr 2012 8 hours Abseil Ramore Head, Portrush 2012 Level 2
Abseiling in Portrush, Ireland Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £55
Take on the Ramore Head, Portrsuh abseil in this charity abseil for a real adrenaline rush. Face down the Portrush Cliffs and help our Marie Curie Nurses to continue caring for people with cancer
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Sea to Sea Bike Ride Challenge
05 May 2012 100 miles Sea to Sea Bike Ride Challenge Level 2
Cycle touring in Ilfracombe to Plymouth, Devon, UK Registration fee £45 Minimum sponsorship £255
Take part in Sea to Sea Bike Ride Challenge - an ultimate two-day cycle challenge - to raise money to help our Marie Curie nurses continue to care for people with cancer and other terminal illnesses.
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Malin to Mizen Cycle Challenge
05 May 2012 430 miles Malin to Mizen Cycle Challenge Level 3
Road cycling in Malin Head to Mizen Head, Ireland Registration fee £175 Minimum sponsorship £1450
Experience the Emerald Isle - cycle from the northern to southern points of Ireland. Help us continue providing care and support to terminally ill people and their families in their own homes.
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London to Brighton Challenge
12 May 2012 24 hours London to Brighton Challenge Level 2
Race walking in Richmond-Upon-Thames, Greater London, UK Registration fee £75 Minimum sponsorship £375
Most will choose to walk the 100km, some will jog it, and a few hardened types may even attempt to run it. However you decide to take it on, it will be a test of endurance, determination and teamwork.
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Great Escape Challenge
18 May 2012 2 days Great Escape Challenge Level 3
Multi-activity in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK Registration fee £600 Minimum sponsorship £2000
Hike, bike and kayak your way around a thrilling, action-packed course whilst tackling 10 unique team challenges en route that will test your mind, body and business skills.
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Nightrider London 2012
09 Jun 2012 100 km Nightrider London 2012 Level 3
Road cycling in London, Greater London, UK Registration fee £39 Minimum sponsorship £175
Nightrider™ is an exciting 100km moonlit ride past London’s iconic landmarks. Help raise £1 million in 1 night! Support any charity of your choice.
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Slieve Donard Mountain Challenge
09 Jun 2012 2786 feet Slieve Donard Mountain Challenge Level 2
Mountaineering in Slieve Donard, Donard Forest, County Down, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £100
Slieve Donard is the highest mountain in N Ireland with towering views over neighbouring peaks. Raise money to help our nurses continue caring for people with terminal cancer and other illnesses.
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Snowdon Mountain Challenge
10 Jun 2012 9 hours Snowdon Mountain Challenge Level 1
Hill walking in Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £100
At 1085m (3560ft), Snowdon is the highest point in Wales - a real mountain challenge. Raise money to help our Marie Curie Nurses continue caring for people with terminal cancer and other illnesses.
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Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Mountain Challenge
23 Jun 2012 6 hours Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Mountain Challenge Level 2
Hill walking in Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £50
Discover some of the most stunning landscapes in the UK while raising money to help our Marie Curie Nurses continue caring for people with terminal cancer and other illnesses.
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Ben Nevis Mountain Challenge
23 Jun 2012 8 hours Ben Nevis Mountain Challenge Level 2
Mountaineering in Invernesshire, Highland, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £100
Take part in this truly exceptional challenge and raise money to help our Marie Curie Nurses continue caring for people with terminal cancer and other illnesses.
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Scafell Pike Five Peaks Mountain Challenge
23 Jun 2012 11 miles Scafell Pike Five Peaks Mountain Challenge Level 2
Mountaineering in Seathwaite, Borrowdale, Lake District, Cumbria, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £100
Scale 5 of the Lake Districts highest mountains and raise money to help us continue caring for terminally ill patients. Challenge yourself and be rewarded with the area's stunning scenery.
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New Forest Bike Ride
24 Jun 2012 30 miles New Forest Bike Ride Level 2
Mountain biking in Burley, New Forest, Hampshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £50
Take part in our annual off-road bike ride for the whole family and raise money to help our Marie Curie Nurses continue caring for terminally ill patients.
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Moonriders Cycle London to Brighton
29 Jun 2012 100 km Moonriders Cycle London to Brighton Level 2
Road cycling in Alexandra Palace, London, Greater London, UK Registration fee £59 Minimum sponsorship £300
A mass participation night cycle in aid of charity open to riders of mixed abilites and paces. Combining the iconic London to Brighton route with the unique sensation of night cycling.
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Yorkshire Three Peaks Mountain Challenge
07 Jul 2012 26 miles Yorkshire Three Peaks Mountain Challenge Level 2
Hill walking in Horton in Ribblesdale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £100
The Yorkshire Three Peaks walk is a famous and demanding 26 mile hike across the three highest peaks in Yorkshire. Challenge yourself and help us continue caring for terminally ill patients.
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Lands End to John OGroats Cycle Challenge
19 Jul 2012 1575 km Lands End to John OGroats Cycle Challenge Level 4
Cycle touring in Land's End to John O'Groats, Cornwall, UK Registration fee £150 Minimum sponsorship £1950
See Great Britain by bike and follow this iconic route across the country. Challenge yourself and raise money to help us continue caring terminally ill patients.
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Walk Ten Derbyshire
21 Jul 2012 10 km Walk Ten Derbyshire Level 1
Walking in Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Buckinghamshire
27 Jul 2012 10 km Walk Ten Buckinghamshire Level 1
Walking in Stowe House, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Shropshire
27 Jul 2012 10 km Walk Ten Shropshire Level 1
Walking in Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Kent
28 Jul 2012 10 km Walk Ten Kent Level 1
Walking in Sissinghurst Castle, Sissinghurst, Kent, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Glencoe and the Devils Staircase
28 Jul 2012 23 miles Glencoe and the Devils Staircase Level 2
Mountaineering in Glen Coe, Highlands of Scotland, Highland, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £100
There are few places more imposing and majestic than the mighty Glencoe, and even fewer paths more infamous than the Devil’s Staircase.
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Walk Ten Fife
04 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten Fife Level 1
Walking in Hill of Tarvit, Fife, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Hampshire
04 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten Hampshire Level 1
Walking in Beaulieu Estate, Hampshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten York
04 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten York Level 1
Walking in Castle Howard, York, North Yorkshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten South Wales
04 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten South Wales Level 1
Walking in Margam Country Park, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Cheshire
11 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten Cheshire Level 1
Walking in Tatton Park, Cheshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Surrey
11 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten Surrey Level 1
Walking in Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, Surrey, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten East Lothian
11 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten East Lothian Level 1
Walking in Athelstaneford, nr Edinburgh, Lothian, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Cornwall
12 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten Cornwall Level 1
Walking in Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Omagh
17 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten Omagh Level 1
Walking in Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, County Tyrone, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Lincolnshire
17 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten Lincolnshire Level 1
Walking in Grimsthorpe Estate, Bourne, Lincolnshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Herefordshire
18 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten Herefordshire Level 1
Walking in Croft Castle and Parkland, Herefordshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten North Yorkshire
18 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten North Yorkshire Level 1
Walking in Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Ayrshire
25 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten Ayrshire Level 1
Walking in Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Worcester
25 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten Worcester Level 1
Walking in Croome Park, Nr High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Belfast
31 Aug 2012 10 km Walk Ten Belfast Level 1
Walking in Stormont Estate, Belfast, County Down, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten North East
01 Sep 2012 10 km Walk Ten North East Level 1
Walking in Gibside, Nr Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Northamptonshire
01 Sep 2012 10 km Walk Ten Northamptonshire Level 1
Walking in Boughton House, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Wiltshire
01 Sep 2012 10 km Walk Ten Wiltshire Level 1
Walking in National Trust Stourhead, Stourton, Wiltshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten Inverness
01 Sep 2012 10 km Walk Ten Inverness Level 1
Walking in Belladrum Estate, Beauly, Highland, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten West Sussex
02 Sep 2012 10 km Walk Ten West Sussex Level 1
Walking in Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa, Midhurst, West Sussex, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Walk Ten East Sussex
08 Sep 2012 10 km Walk Ten East Sussex Level 1
Walking in Eastbourne Seafront, East Sussex, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses.
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Ben Nevis Mountain Challenge
15 Sep 2012 8 hours Ben Nevis Mountain Challenge Level 2
Mountaineering in Invernesshire, Highland, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £100
Take part in this truly exceptional challenge and raise money to help our Marie Curie Nurses continue caring for people with terminal cancer and other illnesses.
Do this challenge for Marie Curie Cancer Care
Mam Tor Mountain Challenge
06 Oct 2012 10 miles Mam Tor Mountain Challenge Level 1
Hill walking in Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £50
This circular hike combines ever-changing terrain and weather with natural history and stunning panoramas of the Peak District. Help us continue caring for terminally ill patients.
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Snowdon Mountain Challenge
06 Oct 2012 9 hours Snowdon Mountain Challenge Level 1
Hill walking in Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £100
At 1085m (3560ft), Snowdon is the highest point in Wales - a real mountain challenge. Raise money to help our Marie Curie Nurses continue caring for people with terminal cancer and other illnesses.
Do this challenge for Marie Curie Cancer Care
Dartmoor Mountain Challenge
14 Oct 2012 13 miles Dartmoor Mountain Challenge Level 1
Hill walking in Dartmoor National Park, Devon, UK Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £50
Challenge yourself to walk through the most beautiful and remote part of Devon and raise money to help our Marie Curie Nurses continue caring for people with terminal cancer and other illnesses.
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Overseas challenges... 
Level 1 Easy Level 2 Moderate Level 3 Difficult Level 4 Very difficult Level 5 Extreme
Registration fee Registration fee Minimum sponsorship Minimum sponsorship you will need to raise
Jamaica Cycle Challenge
12 Sep 2012 8 days Jamaica Cycle Challenge Level 3
Cycle touring in Kingston, Jamaica Registration fee £250 Minimum sponsorship £3250
Explore the tropical beauty of Jamaica by bike and immerse yourself in Caribbean culture. Challenge yourself and raise money to help us continue caring for terminally ill patients.
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Great Wall of China Trek
17 Sep 2012 9 days Great Wall of China Trek Level 3
Trekking in Beijing, China Registration fee £299 Minimum sponsorship £3000
Explore one of the wonders of the world and experience the people and culture of rural China. Challenge yourself and raise money to help us continue caring terminally ill patients.
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Kilimanjaro Trek
20 Sep 2012 10 days Kilimanjaro Trek Level 3
Trekking in Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Registration fee £350 Minimum sponsorship £3750
Scale one of the highest freestanding mountains in the world and see Tanzania from Africa’s highest peak. Challenge yourself and raise money to help us continue caring terminally ill patients.
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Grand Canyon Trek
16 Mar 2013 8 days Grand Canyon Trek Level 3
Trekking in Phoenix, Arizona, U S A Registration fee £199 Minimum sponsorship £2950
Explore the awe-inspiring landscape of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. Challenge yourself and raise money to help us continue caring terminally ill patients.
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UK challenges... 
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