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Fundraising

Fundraising accounts for 90% of the money raised for BASIC. This allows BASIC to function and provide clients with a wide range of activities in order to help them with their rehabilitation and their lives.

Money is raised in two ways one is donations and the other is a variety of events that take place both locally and globally. Visit our fundraising section >>

Check out the links below to see what events are taking place, how these event have contributed to BASIC and how to make a donation. Donate online >>

 

Events


Below is a list of forthcoming events that will take place over the next few months. For information on any of these events, please call our dedicated events line on 0161 789 5176.

 

Friday 15th February 2008 @ DeVere White's Hotel, Bolton from 7pm to
1am - – tables £400

HEARTS & DIAMONDS with Neil Diamond, Julio Iglesias, Tom Jones and Elvis


Sunday 18th May @ Manchester City Centre from 10am

GREAT MANCHESTER RUN - BASIC has 25 guaranteed places available for people confident of finishing the 10km (6.2 miles) course. Entry is £30 and we ask you to commit to raising at least £100 in sponsorship.


Sunday 29th June @ Ashbourne, Derbyshire from 8am to 7pm – entry £13.50 adults, kids £7.50

BIKE4BRAINS – sponsored bike ride for 500+ cyclists (individual and team entries available)


Friday 11th July 2008 @ the Alexandra Suite, The Midland HotelManchester

THE CHEQUERED BALL - Motorsport themed black tie dinner/dance with celebrity guests, live music and prizes that money just can’t buy! From 7pm to 1am – tables from £750
 
 

All of our challenge events are organised by Skyline. Use the Skyline links below for more information or click on the following for online booking>>

Cuba Cycling - Dates available in 2008.

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Taking a bike around Cuba is, perhaps, the best way to see one of the most interesting and beautiful places on Earth. Meet new friends, get fit, raise money for BASIC and have one of the most inspiratonal experiences of your life. Skyline>>


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Sahara Trek


Imagine the feel of the desert underfoot, taking in mesmerising landscapes beyond your wildest expectations and dramatic sand dunes as far as the eye can see.
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  Trek Peru



Experience the stunning scenery as you trek through traditional Andean villages
and along high remote mountain trails.
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  China Trek



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is a beautiful country steeped in tradition, history and mythology. For those with a passion for culture and a sense of adventure China leaves an indelible mark on all who go there. For a country with the biggest population in the world China remains largely untouched by the West. Skyline>>

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  London to Paris Cycle


Connect two of the world's most chic capital cities, cycling through beautiful English villages and into the stunning countryside of rural France.

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  Iceland Trek


With it's striking mix of volcanic landscape dotted with streaming lava fields, ice caps, glaciers, waterfalls, bubbling hot springs and geysers, the stunning Icelandic landscape is one you will never forget.

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  Peru Trek :



Experience the stunning scenery as you trek through traditional Andean villages
and along high remote mountain trails.
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Vietnam Bike Ride


Experience the delights of this gorgeous South East Asian Country. In a country where the vast majority of the population cycle you're guaranteed to be sampling local Vietnamese culture first hand.
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  Parachuting - Various dates and locations throughout the year


Experience the exhilaration of a parachute jump. One of the best feelings in the world is the wind rushing through your hair at 120mph. You will jump with a professional so you can relax and enjoy the view.

Throughout the year with Prices range from £290 to £520 depending on the type of jump and remember - raise the minimum sponsorship amount and you jump for FREE whilst BASIC receives an average donation of £140 per jump!

Various dates and locations throughout the year. Check out Skyline>>

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  Whitewater Rafting - Various dates and locations throughout the year


Forget the log flume this is the real deal when itr comes to watersports. Whitewater rafting is a truly thrilling adventure sport and not to be missed. Get together a team of 6 to 8 people, raise at least £1,000 between you (that's only £125 per person!) and prepare to get wet!.

Various dates and locations throughout the year. Check out the Skyline link for details. Skyline>>


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  To take part in any these events for FREE, all you have to do is raise the minimum amount of sponsorship money

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