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Jurassic Coast Trek
6-8 September 2024

By Challenges

The Jurassic coast is well known for its walking wonder and now we are partnering with Discover Adventure on the 6-8 September 2024, to bring you one of Dorset’s most renowned challenges – the Jurassic Coast Weekend Trek.

Stretching 95 miles between Old Harry Rocks in Dorset, to Orcombe Point in East Devon, the Jurassic Coast is England’s first Natural World Heritage Site and the most geologically diverse coastline in the world.

The exposed cliff sections allow you to look back through 185 million years of time where dinosaur remains have been found once upon a time it is not only a winner for walkers, it is a fossil-hunter’s paradise.

With a more recent history of mining, shipwrecks and smuggling, this is a fascinating stretch of coastline. Throughout this weekend Trek, you can take in some of its most spectacular scenery from the renowned natural stone archway of Durdle Door to the beautiful circular Lulworth Cove as we continually climb and descend the steep hills of the Jurassic Coast.

You will join groups of people along the way from all parts of the UK and sometimes all over the world, everybody on this challenge will camp at a lovely campsite a short distance away from the route.

Discover why the Jurassic Coast Trek is so iconic by watching this short video!

Trek your way around the infamous Jurassic Coast in one weekend to support our hospitals.

The full itinerary of this trip can be found here
What is included:
  • All food, accommodation and camping equipment
  • Transfers within trek
  • Discover Adventure leaders; cooks and drivers
  • Full vehicle support
  • Optional pick-ups or drop offs from Wool Railway Station
Payment options

The fundraising option

If you want to throw yourself into your fundraising for us, we can cover the cost of your place.

Pay £80 today, then fundraise £640 for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity approximately 10 weeks before your departure.

The full payment option

You can choose to pay the full cost of your place and fundraise as little or as much as you like and there is no cost at all to the charity!

Pay a registration fee of £80 today, then pay £320 to Discover Adventure approximately 8 weeks before your departure.

More information

If you would like more information regarding the trip, please contact Discover Adventures directly on 01722 684200 and simply inform them that you have chosen to take part in the Jurassic Coast Weekend challenge for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity.

Or please feel free to contact our friendly fundraising team, if you require any fundraising advice and tips for this trip. You can contact us on uhd.charity@uhd.nhs.uk or by calling 0300 0194060.

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek
4-13 October 2024

By Challenges

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity has partnered up with Discover Adventures to provide you with challenges of a lifetime. And what better accomplishment could there be than climbing the highest freestanding mountain in the world on the 413 October 2024?

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain on the African continent at 5896m. Its snow-capped summit rises high above the dusty African plains, and you will see views of huge permanent glaciers flowing down from the summit. These beautiful ice formations are a breathtaking yet mesmerising reward for pushing your limits both physically and mentally.

If this challenge piques your interest and you are ready to reach new heights of fitness, sign up now and support your local hospitals across Dorset. You can choose where your fundraising efforts go, whether it is to our hospitals in general or if there is a particular team, ward, or project that you are passionate about giving something back to – this could be the perfect way to do it.

But don’t take our word for it. Take a closer look at what this challenge has to offer in this short video.

Reach new heights for yourself and your local NHS by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for a hospital, ward or project of your choice.

A full itinerary can be found here 

What is included?
  • All transport from London to Moshi return
  • All meals except where specified
  • Accommodation and camping equipment
  • Discover Adventure leaders such as a doctor with a group of 12 or more participants along with local guides, porters, and cooks
  • Back-up equipment
  • Entry permit to the National Park
  • For more information head to the Discover Adventure webpage.
There are three payment options – choose which one works best for you!

The fundraising option

By throwing yourself into fundraising for us, we will cover the cost of your place.

Pay £499 today then fundraise £5,400 for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity approximately 10 weeks before your departure.

The part-payment option

You can choose to pay a higher contribution to the cost of your place, fundraise a little less and we pay the balance of your place.

Pay a £499 registration fee, then a further £500 to Discover Adventure. Then fundraise £4,400 for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity approximately 10 weeks before your departure.

The full payment option

You can choose to pay the full cost of your place, fundraise whatever you would like with no set target or deadline and there is no cost at all to the charity!

Pay a registration fee of £499 today, then pay £2,450 to Discover Adventure approximately 8 weeks before departure.

Our Fundraising Team can help give you all the fundraising tips and guidance to help you achieve your target. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us using our details below.

More information?

If you would like more information regarding this trip, please contact Discover Adventures directly on 01722 684200 and simply explain that you are look to take part in the Mount Kilimanjaro Trek for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity.

Or please feel free to contact our friendly fundraising team, if you require any fundraising advice and tips for this trip. You can contact us on uhd.charity@uhd.nhs.uk or by calling 0300 0194060.

 

Cycle from London to Paris
4-8 September 2024

By Challenges

We are partnering with Discover Adventures to provide you with one of the greatest cycling challenges in Europe… the London to Paris Cycle challenge!

Your pedal power will see you pass through the picturesque countryside in Kent, cross the Channel and continuing through the small villages and medieval market towns of Northern France.

With long days in the saddle and some strenuous hill-climbs, the sight of the Eiffel Tower at the finishing point brings a real sense of achievement and pride in yourself and what your body can do! The last day in Paris allows everyone on the challenge to explore the sights and soak up the romantic atmosphere of this majestic city!

Check out this video to show you why people j’adore this cycling challenge!

Go the distance to support our hospitals by cycling from London to Paris

The full itinerary for this much-loved cycling challenge can be found using the link below.  

What is included in your trip:
  • All transport from London to Paris return (by ferry and Eurostar)
  • All meals except where specified and accommodation is provided on a twin share basis
  • Discover Adventure leaders like mechanics and drivers are in tow to ensure everybody makes it safely across the finish line
  • Full vehicle support throughout the trip
  • Route information
  • For more information head to the Discover Adventure web page.
There are three payment options – choose which one works best for you!

The fundraising option

You can choose to do lots of fundraising for us, and we will cover the cost of your place.

Pay £124 today, then fundraise £1,800 for University Hospitals Dorset approximately 10 weeks before your departure

The part-payment option

If you choose to pay a higher contribution to the cost of your place, you can fundraise a little less and we pay the balance of your place.

Pay a £124 registration fee, then a further £250 to Discover Adventure. Then fundraise £1,300 for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity approximately 10 weeks before your departure.

The full payment option

You may prefer to pay the full cost of your place – fundraise whatever you want to challenge yourself or without a set target or deadline, and there is no cost at all to the charity!

Pay a registration fee of £124 today, then pay £900 to Discover Adventure 8 weeks before departure.

More information

If you would like more information regarding the trip, please contact Discover Adventures directly on 01722 684200 and simply inform them that you have chosen to take part in the London to Paris cycle challenge for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity.

If you are looking for more fundraising support, please contact the University Hospitals Charity on uhd.charity@uhd.nhs.uk or phone 0300 019 4060 / 8449.

If you love to cycle and want to combine it with a memorable trip to Paris – don’t miss out! Book your place now.

Abseiling

By Challenges
It is new, it is challenging, and it is fun! For the first time ever, we are offering the challenge of abseiling in support of your local hospitals.

Did you know you can abseil alongside the Spinnaker Tower? It is a thrilling and daring way to raise funds and awareness for a cause that you are passionate about. So, if you have ever been cared for at any one of our hospitals and you are quite the enthusiast seeking your next thrill, why not consider taking the plunge – quite literally – and experience the Spinnaker Tower that will leave you with a sense of prize and amazing memories to last a lifetime.

Like an adventure and keen to support our hospitals – why not abseil alongside the Spinnaker Tower.

How to book

Signing up is easy! You just contact the Spinnaker Tower directly to book your space. Prices start from £110. There is no fundraising target for the abseil, it will be up to you how much you are hoping to raise to make your difference to our hospitals.

What next?

Once you have signed up, please let us know and we can provide you with all the information you need to get your fundraising started. We love helping people to reach their fundraising goals and all abseilers will receive their very own UHD charity T-shirt too!

If you would like further information about taking part in this out of the ordinary abseiling challenge, our events team would love to hear from you – please give us a call on 0300 019 4060/8449 or email charity.events@uhd.nhs.uk

Skydive

By Challenges
Taking part in the charity tandem skydive is the experience of a lifetime and one you will never forget! You’ll take a leap of faith as you exit the aircraft to soar through the skies overlooking breathtaking scenery!
About the skydive

You can choose to skydive from 10,000ft or 15,000ft.

The charity tandem skydive experience is like nothing on earth and it’s pretty much accessible to all.

Want to see what a skydive involves? Louise is a staff member at UHD and recently took on a charity skydive – watch her video below:

 

Important information

Whilst there’s no physical preparation required prior to the day, you’ll need to make sure you meet the jump criteria. Here’s a few things you’ll need to know in preparation for your charity tandem skydive.

• You need to be at least 16 to do a tandem skydive, if you are aged between 16 and 18 you will need a parent or legal guardian to sign to give their consent. There is no upper age limit.
• On the day you’ll need to declare your fitness by signing a declaration form.
• The weight limit is up to 18 stone.
• Further details can be found by visiting goskydive.com

How to book

Signing up is easy! You can sign up to take part on our charity day on Saturday 30 September at 9am or choose any other available date. For available dates and to book your place click here.

To sign up you’ll pay a registration fee of just £50. You’ll need to raise a minimum sponsorship of:

£475 (10,000 ft jump)
£530 (15,000 ft jump)

Full terms and conditions can be found here.

Once you’ve signed up our fundraising team will be in touch to provide you with all the information you need to get your fundraising started. We’ll be on hand to provide support and advise to help you reach your target. All skydivers will receive a UHD Charity T-shirt and memories to last a lifetime!

If you would like further information about taking part in the Charity Tandem Skydive, we are always pleased to hear from you – give us a call us on 0300 019 4060/8449 or email charity.events@uhd.nhs.uk

The charity tandem skydive for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is organised by GoSkydive, Old Sarum Park, Salisbury SP4 6EB

Walk for Wards

By Events

A date for the diary and a fun day out for all the family.                        

Please join us for a family-friendly day out on Saturday 14 October 2023 at Upton Country Park for our flagship fundraising event, Walk for Wards.

The gates will open at 11:30am and you can take in the stunning scenery through the Woodlands and along Poole Bay as you choose to walk the 3km, 5km or 10km before enjoying the locals-makers market, delicious refreshments and live music.

Tickets for adults are £5 and £3 for children. Plus, thanks to our friends at Rapid Relief, your ticket includes a complimentary gourmet burger and drink!

In return, we’re asking our participants to set themselves the target of raising £75 towards their chosen ward. Every pound raised through sponsorship will be helping us to do even more for our patients and fund the extra items that are beyond what the NHS can fund.

Whether you decide to walk in memory of a loved one, for a ward that is close to your heart after undergoing treatment or if you simply want to support your local hospitals, why not do it with a beautiful walk and an atmosphere of community spirit where people across Dorset are coming together for one another.

This is an event for all the family to enjoy as there’s something for everyone and it is suitable for all ages and abilities. Your four-legged friends can get in on the action too so bring everybody along!

We hope you will join us, and we look forward to seeing you for a fun and fabulous day.

We are pleased to announce our gold event sponsor, Hot Radio who will be bringing fun and commentary throughout the day. We are really excited to also have event sponsors Coles Miller (silver) and Think Signs (bronze) for our flagship event this year. We can’t wait!

Planning your journey to the event? Check our Morebus: Plan your journey – morebus

2024 London Marathon

By Challenges
We now have our #teamUHD London Marathon runners selected from our ballot for the 2024 event.

We cannot believe we are already getting warmed up to go cheer on these seven amazing people next year who are running for our hospitals and the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity.

Why going the distance for our hospitals can help get you overt the finish line!

Knowing that you’re raising money for your local hospitals can give you a sense of purpose and an even bigger goal to work towards.

Supporting us can give you the boost you need to get up and train in the cold, wet winter months – particularly if our hospitals have helped you, or a loved one, through tough times.

By joining #teamUHD you will receive the full support of our team to help you achieve your fundraising target which includes motivational meet ups, a fundraising pack and your very own UHD Charity technical running vest.

Our London Marathon Ballot is now closed however if you have your own place and would like to run for UHD NHS Charity, please do let us know – we would love to support you! Please just email charity.events@uhd.nhs.uk for a fundraising pack.

2023 Twilight Walk

By Events

Over 200 thank you’s to everybody that joined us for our eleventh Twilight Walk

Over 200 people across Dorset came together to walk along Bournemouth promenade for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity to shine a light on women’s health projects.

You can check out all the action in this 80 second video or view the full gallery of photos here. Stay tuned for the dates for the Twilight Walk 2024 that will be confirmed over the next few months.

Thank you to everybody who chose to walk 5km or 10km at our Twilight Walk to support every person in our local community who may face ovarian cancer. Every penny raised is going towards adopting a new way to treat women with advanced ovarian cancer. This new kit will enable our NHS staff to deliver warm chemotherapy after surgery (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) costing £51,000.

This is a relatively new way to administer chemotherapy to patients with advanced ovarian cancer, but research shows that by administering heated chemotherapy (42oC) directly to the tissues impacted by cancer after surgery can greatly benefit patients and even improve their overall survival.

This is extremely important because the prognosis for advanced ovarian cancer is usually poor. The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is raising funds to improve this for every woman in our community.

Charity Fundraiser, Amy Beauchamp said: “The Twilight Walk was a fantastic event with an unforgettable atmosphere. David Lloyd got everybody warmed up and Hot Radio were hosting the event with us. It was emotive seeing people walking alongside one another and shining bright to show their support for one another. Hearing our colleagues from the Women’s Health Team sharing more about the difference the funds raised will make was extremely inspiring.”

“Thank you to everybody that took the time to get involved. On behalf of the charity, we are pleased everybody enjoyed it!”

The Just Giving page for this event is still live for anybody that would like to see how much this event raised.

Wing Walk

By Challenges
Looking for a fun way to fundraise for the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity?

Why not take on a Wing Walk? Feel the wind in your hair as you soar over 2,000 feet above sea level through the skies at speeds of 130mph on the wings of a Boeing Stearman Biplane.

There is nothing quite like the feeling of flight and Wing Walking is an innovative and exciting way to fundraise for us whilst enjoying spectacular views and making memories to last a lifetime!

How to book

Signing up is easy! Contact The Wing Walk company directly to book your space. Prices start from £390. A £200 deposit is required, and the remaining balance is due on the day. There is no fundraising target for the Wing Walk, it will be up to you how much you’re looking to raise!

Fundraising?

Once you have signed up, please let our fundraising team know and we can provide you with all the information you need to get your fundraising started.

We are always here on hand to provide support and advice to help you reach your target. All Wing Walkers will receive their very own UHD charity T-shirt too!

If you would like further information about taking part in the Wing Walk for our hospitals, our events team would love to hear from you – please give them a call on 0300 019 4060/8449 or email charity.events@uhd.nhs.uk

March for Men

By Events
“Thank you to everybody that joined us for March For Men. Your support will enable us to enhance our services for the treatment of men’s health at University Hospitals Dorset Consultant Urological Surgeons.”

 

You can view and download the full gallery of images here.  

On Saturday 25 March 2023, we saw 231 fantastic supporters join us for March For Men! Whether you chose to walk or run 5k or 10k.

March For Men helps enable the charity to enhance our services for the treatment of men’s health at University Hospitals Dorset. It was a fantastic event with such a fun atmosphere down at Bournemouth Pier Approach with music coming from Hot Radio and everybody getting warmed up for the event.

Consultant Urological Surgeon, Kevin Turner said: ‘With every step our supporters take along the seafront, we can continue to improve health services for every man in our community. March for Men helps us to do so much more for our patients.’

‘We can purchase state of the art equipment to streamline diagnosis and improve treatment. We would not have been able to purchase technology like the blue light camera system to improve bladder cancer treatment without the funds raised from previous March for Men events for example.’

This event was kindly sponsored by Oak Services again this year and supported by Coles Miller.

We hope you will join us for next year’s March for Men event to continue raising funds to enhance our services for the treatment of men’s health.