Support A WAY OUT through sponsored activities
If you are interested in supporting A WAY OUT, we have a number of activities lined up for 2009 and 2010 which you can sign up for, alternatively if you want to do any other sponsored events that aren't included in the list such as the london marathon or the great North run, get in tocuh and we will give you all the information you need to to take part and riase funds for A WAY OUT
Sponsored Activities
Skydive
Imagine standing at the open doorway of an aircraft flying at 10'000 feet - the noise of the engines, the wind in your ears and only the outline of the distant fields below. Now imagine leaning forward and letting go - falling forwards into the clouds, diving down through the air as you start to freefall at over 120mph! Then imagine the parachute opening and the peace and quiet as you make your tranquil descent from a mile up in the air, steering yourself back down to the drop zone below.
When -We have dates throughout the year
Where- Shotton Airfeild
Sponsorship Required -Min £350
Bungee Jumping
If you haven't done one you really should. Its hard to find another adrenaline rush of jumping off a platform 140ft high with an elastic band strapped around your ankles, then as the bungee cord reaches its full pull you rebound towards the sky with massive G force. You will then bob around for a few seconds before being gently lowered back to the ground with on massive grin on your face. This experience will leave you wired - guaranteed! Then maybe ready for your next IM MAD challenge.
When - September
Where- Middleborough Transporter
Sponsorship Required - Min £120
One Big Bike Ride (coast to coast or shorter)
Starting and finishing in a countryside resident, there's a choice of four routes 25,50,75 & 100miles. You will head through pretty countryside and villages around the Tees Valley countryside. This bike ride is suitable for all level and families are actively encouraged to take part. Finishing off with a well deserved BBQ and get together to celebrate
Where- Surrounding area of Yarm
When - 22nd August
Sponsorship - £15 Registration, followed by a recommended sponsorship of £75.00
MAD Splash
On Boxing Day over 100 people will be jumping into the sea at Saltburn dressed in Green for the MAD DASH Splash.
Where - Saltburn Beach
When - 26th December
Sponsorship - £10.00 Registration, followed by a recommended sponsorship of £50.00
Kilimanjaro summit climb
- lemosho route
At 5,895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the largest volcanoes ever to break through the Earth's crust. Your challenge is to reach its summit.
Your trek starts in the rainforests of Lemosho Glades and heads upwards as you acclimatise on Shira Plateau. From here you will catch a glimpse of your goal Kibo, Kilimanjaro's main ice-capped peak. You continue via the beautiful Southern Flank, Barranco Wall and Barafu Route.
Temperatures drop at night, allowing you to enjoy the crisp cool air under the star-studded African skies. During the days you'll rise higher; often looking down on a sea of clouds.
Our groups have excellent success rates (96%) for trekkers reaching the summit, but don't underestimate the challenge ahead. Most trekkers will never have experienced a day as tough as this, with 1,000m of ascent and over 2,000m of descent. It is however victory day!
When - Wed 29 September 2010 - Sun 10 October 2010
Sponsorship-Minimum sponsorship £4000
Thailand Jungle Expedition
This expedition takes place in western Thailand's Kanchanaburi Province, location of the infamous Death Railway and Bridge over the River Kwai. Kanchanaburi is inhabited by a mixture of Burmese, Karen, Mon and Thai peoples. The challenge will take you through the rugged jungles in remote parts of the province close to the border with Burma.
You will spend six days trekking, rafting, kayaking and riding elephants through the forests and mountains of the Thung Yai Nareusan Wildlife Sanctuary. The Thung Yai area is home to the Karen people who traditionally live in small villages and forest communities. The hill tribe people know the region better than anybody else and will be your hosts and guides for the challenge. You will stay overnight in a Karen village consisting of bamboo stilt houses and at a campsite on the banks of the river.
Once the challenge is complete, you will return to Bangkok, home to the Royal Palace and Wat Po.
When - Thu 25 November 2010 - Sun 05 December 2010
Sponsorship - Minimum Sponsorship £3400
