#TeamAEM 2020
By challenging yourself to a fundraising event and joining #TeamAEM in 2020 you will be helping us to continue supporting autistic people and their families right across the region. Your challenge can be anything you want it to be, be imaginative and challenge yourself.
Get in contact with us by emailing fundraising@autismeastmidlands.org.uk and a member of the team will kick-start your fundraising journey with us. You will then be supported throughout your challenge by the team, ensuring that you enjoy your fundraising experience and feel like a valued member of #TeamAEM.
Autism East Midlands has partnered with events across the East Midlands than ever before and we would love you to take part! Below is a calendar of events.
Cycle Live Nottingham
This unique event gives participants the chance to cycle through the city, as well as the beautiful Nottinghamshire Countryside (should you decide to tackle a larger distance). There are four separate events to choose from on the day ranging from a 25 mile cycle right up to a monster 100 mile cycle that twists and turns through the Nottinghamshire Countryside.
Minimum Sponsorship: £150
This fun event could be perfect challenge for your 2020, so why not raise funds for Autism East Midlands in the process?
Details: To learn more about Cycle Live please click here
To apply for a place at this event please email fundraising@autismeastmidlands.org.uk to receive a registration form.
Peak District Ultra Challenge
This challenge will welcome over 2,000 adventurers into the fabulous Peak District National Park, who will be prepared to walk, jog or run their way around the course. There will be a major ‘Base Camp’ hub set-up in idyllic Bakewell, which will include a full range of camping options, car parking, and extensive hospitality & welfare services across the weekend – and a full 100km Challenge which takes a tough & varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire’s finest scenery and Peaks – with full support all the way.
Minimum Sponsorship: This depends on the entry option you take, please visit the website by clicking on the link below to find out more.
Details: To learn more about or register for this challenge please click here
Great North Run
The 40th Great North Run takes place on Sunday 13 September 2020, but it all began back in 1981. And since then over 1.2 million people have taken part, making it the world’s biggest and best half marathon!
You can take part in this fantastic Half Marathon and take one of #TeamAEM’s five places at the Great North Run. If you would like to take on this incredible event then please get in touch with us by emailing fundraising@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
Northampton Half Marathon
The race starts with a tour of Northampton’s heritage. Starting at the Guildhall, touring the town centre and returning to the Guildhall before heading out of town for some picturesque countryside running. We have places at this wonderful event, so would you like to join #TeamAEM and represent the team in Northamptonshire?
Minimum Sponsorship: This is dependent on your entry option, please click on the link below to learn more.
Details: To register for the Northampton Half Marathon please click here
Robin Hood Half Marathon
The Robin Hood Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK. It is also the largest charity fundraising event in the City raising over £320,000 for charity in 2019.
The course itself is great for both seasoned runners and beginners alike – for beginners whose key objective is to complete the course, to more regular long-distance event runners, looking to beat their personal best time. It is a single lap 13.1 mile (21.1km) traffic-free course. The race starts and finishes in Victoria Embankment and is undulating so not all flat, there are a couple of inclines at the start of the route when your legs are more up for it (mile 2, 4 and 6).
Minimum Sponsorship: £150
Mini Marathon
We also have 10 places for the Robin Hood Mini Marathon. You can run or walk the 1.5 mile (2.5km) Mini Marathon route, the route largely follows the beautiful river Trent and finishes in front of huge crowds in the race village.
Minimum Sponsorship: £150
Details: To apply for a free place in either the Half or Mini marathon then please contact the fundraising team by emailing fundraising@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
Learn more: For more information on both the Half and Mini Marathon’s please click here
Charity Challenge
As well as these fantastic events there is the chance for you to take on some of the world’s toughest and most beautiful challenges at any point across the year. Simply click on the link below and decide where in the world your next challenge lies.
Charity Challenge- Learn more here
What challenge would you like to tackle?
Here are just three breathtaking examples of challenges you could take on:
Three Peaks Challenge: Brace yourself for a fast-paced and physically challenging adventure, as you take on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales. Considered one of Britain’s toughest outdoor challenges, the National 3 Peaks Challenge takes in the dizzy heights of Ben Nevis (1,344m), Scafell Pike (978m) and Snowdon (1,085m) and your challenge is to do all this in 24 hours!
Machu Picchu: The feeling of walking through the Sun Gate to witness Machu Picchu for the first time will live with you forever. The Trek to Machu Picchu follows the uncrowded Ancascocha trail, surrounded by spectacular mountains, raging rivers and remote mountain communities.
The Great Wall of China: Appropriately named one of the ‘New Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China is a thrilling challenge of ups, downs, twists and turns. With 10,000 deliberately uneven steps, this trip will challenge even the most dedicated trekker. Exhaustion will quickly vanish however, as you are rewarded with sweeping views over the vast mountain ranges.
Take on your own Challenge
Inspired to take on a challenge, but you don’t fancy any of the challenges listed on this page? Then why not be inventive, get the imagination going and think of a unique challenge you wish to take on for #TeamAEM. Our fundraising team will support you throughout your fundraising journey and they will strive to help you to complete your dream challenge.
So if you have a challenge you wish to take on for #TeamAEM then get in touch with us by emailing fundraising@autismeastmidlands.org.uk