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New Year’s Day Swim 2024

Do you enjoy open water swimming? Want to start 2024 with a splash?

We have teamed up with Uswim who are running their long established (13 years and counting!) New Year’s Day swim on Monday 1st January 2024 at  Dock 9, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays.

Celebrate the start of a new year with family, friends and fellow cold water lovers! The invigorating water temperature will be 7c! The uber-friendly crowd and iconic Lowry Theatre backdrop guarantees top pics and crazy fun.

Will you be brave and bold and withstand the cold to take part in this year’s NYD’24 swim and get sponsored for St Ann’s Hospice?

Once you’ve signed up with Uswim you can set up your JustGiving fundraising page to support St Ann’s here.

If you have any questions about the event, please get in touch by emailing events@sah.org.uk or calling us on 0161 498 3631.

Don’t worry we won’t leave you out in the cold – our friendly events team will be on hand to help you all the way!

You can find out more information about the swim and book your place below.

Book here

Entry*

Adults (16+) £25.00

Young People (7-15yrs) £5.00

Swim Courses

There’ll be a 250m towfloat-compulsory course for competent swimmers who are then able to swim for as long as they safely want.

There is also a 100m non-towfloat course for swimmers who still want the buzz of a deliciously cold open water swim. Towfloats are still recommended though 🙂

Swim Timings

There will be TWO ‘waves’ of swimmers entering the water at 30 minute intervals based upon surnames.

Registration

10.15-11.15 am.

‘Wave’ Swim Times (based on surnames)*

1) A-H – 11.00am

2) I-Z –  11.30am

All swimmers to have left the water by 12pm.

*If attending with friends/family with different surnames its 100% cool if you simply swim together. No need to email regarding this, just turn up and let Uswim know on the day.

 

100km in August Challenge

Join our Facebook group

It really is as simple as it sounds! 

We are challenging you to complete 100km throughout August. You can walk, run, swim, cycle or combine all four, in your own time and at your own pace.  There is no registration fee and every penny you raise will make a difference. 

We’ll even send you a free t-shirt for you to wear with pride throughout the challenge! We would love as many people as possible to join in and raise what you can to support the patients and families we care for. 

How it works 

  1. Join our Facebook group and follow the instructions to register for the challenge.
  2. We’ll send you a FREE Team St Ann’s t-shirt to wear with pride throughout the challenge.
  3. Complete your challenge during August and share your progress with our Facebook group who will support you all the way.
  4. Ask your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to sponsor you throughout the month
  5. Don’t worry if you’re not on Facebook you can still register here.

Join our Facebook group to sign up

Frequently asked questions 

  • What is the 100km in August Challenge all about? 

100km in August is a fundraising challenge for St Ann’s Hospice. Join hundreds of incredible St Ann’s Hospice supporters in taking on 100 Kilometres in the month of August. You can complete your Kilometres however you like – run, walk, cycle or swim (or a combination of all four)! The important thing is to get out and get moving to raise funds for those who need us most. 

  • How do I get started? 

The first thing to do is join our Facebook Group.  Click Join Now to register, get your free t shirt, meet other amazing fundraisers and get loads of tips and ideas for your challenge. 

  • Do I have to be on Facebook to take part? 

You can still take part if you aren’t on Facebook by registering with this link and then setting up a JustGiving page. However if you are on Facebook, it really helps us if you fundraise through that platform. We’re a small team and using the platform helps us provide you with more support and it helps us streamline our admin.  

  • Do I have to use Facebook Fundraising or can I set-up a JustGiving page? 

As the challenge is being run through Facebook we would prefer all participants to fundraise through the Facebook fundraising pages provided as it helps us to easily monitor the event and to minimise costs. However, if you prefer to use JustGiving, please register for the challenge using this link.

  • Is there a minimum fundraising amount? 

For this challenge we have set a sponsorship target of £150 however we just ask that you set up a fundraising page and do your very best! Your fundraising will go to St Ann’s Hospice and help us to continue to provide our services. 

  • Can I be sponsored by someone who is not on Facebook? 

If someone would like to donate to your challenge and they don’t have Facebook the best thing is to collect their donation offline and then donate it directly to your fundraiser yourself.  We will also provide paper sponsorship forms when we send out your t-shirt, so that is another option.

  • Can I include my normal daily steps as part of my distance? 

Yes! We are happy for you to make the challenge personal to you, so if it makes sense for you to include those steps, we are happy for you to do so. 

  • How should I track my kilometres? 

It’s completely up to you! There are lots of apps and trackers available or you could go for good old fashioned pen and paper, why not ask others in the Facebook group? 

  • I’m not able to complete 100 Kilometres – can I still take part? 

Of course! This challenge is for everyone and every kilometre you complete will make a difference, the important thing is getting out and raising vital funds for St Ann’s Hospice. 

  • Any other questions?

Get in touch events@sah.org.uk 

Chester Zoo 10K

Run on behalf of St Ann’s in the Chester Zoo 10K! Join us at the incredible Chester Zoo for the unique opportunity to run a chip timed 10k that starts in the heart of the Zoo, that’s right you will be starting between the Rhinos, Elephants, Giraffes and Zebras!

REGISTRATION FEE –  £19.76 (inc booking fee)

We ask that you aim to raise £150 for vital funds for St Ann’s Hospice

Location: Chester Zoo, CH2 1EU

Date: Sunday 30th October

Join Team St Ann’s and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A #TeamStAnns running vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Training advice
  • Temporary tattoos to decorate yourself with for the run
  • A friendly events team here to support you all the way

Sign up for your place and run for St Ann’s here

For more information on how to join Team St Ann’s for Chester Zoo 10K contact our Events Team at events@sah.org.uk or call us on 0161 498 3631. 

For information on how we process your data, please visit our privacy policy here: www.sah.org.uk/privacy-policy

 

Run For Charity – Event Registration Page

100km in September Challenge

We are challenging you to complete 100km throughout September to help us reach our £2 million target for our new Heald Green hospice. 

You can walk, run, swim, cycle or combine all four, in your own time and at your own pace.  There is no registration fee and every penny you raise will help us to build our new hospice.  

We’ll send you a FREE t-shirt to wear with pride throughout the challenge too!  We would love you to join in and raise what you can to help us build it together! 

How it works 

  1. Join our Facebook group and follow the instructions to register for the challenge.
  2. We’ll send you a FREE t-shirt to wear with pride throughout the challenge.
  3. Complete your challenge during September and share your progress in our private Facebook group, where we’ll support you all the way.
  4. Ask your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to sponsor you throughout the month
  5. Don’t worry if you’re not on Facebook – you can still register here.

Join our Facebook group

Frequently asked questions 

  • What is the 100km in September Challenge all about? 

100km in September is a fundraising challenge for St Ann’s Hospice.  Join hundreds of incredible St Ann’s Hospice supporters in taking on 100 kilometres in the month of September.  You can complete your kilometres however you like – run, walk, cycle or swim (or a combination of all four)!  The important thing is to get out and get moving to raise funds for St Ann’s Build it together Appeal. 

  • How do I get started? 

The first thing to do is join our Facebook Group.  Just click Join Now and then you’ll be able to register, get your free t-shirt, meet other amazing fundraisers, and get loads of tips and ideas for your challenge. 

  • Do I have to be on Facebook to take part? 

You can still take part if you aren’t on Facebook by registering with this link  If you are on Facebook, we would prefer you to fundraise through that platform, as we will be able to provide you with more support and it helps us keep an accurate track of our team fundraising total. 

  • Do I have to use Facebook Fundraising or can I set-up a JustGiving page? 

As the challenge is being run through Facebook we would prefer all participants to fundraise through the Facebook fundraising pages provided as it helps us to easily monitor and to minimise costs.  However, if you have a strong desire to use JustGiving, you can register and set up your JustGiving page using this link

  • Is there a minimum fundraising amount? 

For this challenge we have set a sponsorship target of £150 however we just ask that you set up a fundraising page and do your very best! Your fundraising will go to St Ann’s Hospice Build it together appeal to help us reach our £2 million target. 

  • Can I be sponsored by someone who is not on Facebook?

If someone would like to donate to your challenge and they don’t have Facebook the best thing is to collect their donation offline and then donate it directly to your fundraiser yourself.  We will also send out sponsorship forms, in case people prefer to sponsor you that way.

  • Can I include my normal daily steps as part of my distance? 

Yes! We are happy for you to make the challenge personal to yourself, so if it makes sense for you to include those steps, we are happy for you to do so. 

  • How should I track my kilometres? 

It’s completely up to you!  There are lots of apps and trackers available, or you could go for good old fashioned pen and paper, why not ask others in the Facebook group? 

  • I want to do more than 100 kilometres – can I still take part? 

Of course!  This challenge is your challenge, so if you want to increase the target, go for it! Every kilometre you complete will make a difference, the important thing is getting out and raising vital funds for St Ann’s Hospice. 

  • I’m not able to complete 100 kilometres – can I still take part? 

Of course!  This challenge is for everyone, and every kilometre you complete will make a difference, the important thing is getting out and raising vital funds for St Ann’s Hospice. 

  • Any other questions?

Get in touch events@sah.org.uk 

Join our Facebook group to sign up

Run Heaton Park 10K or Half Marathon

Join Team St Ann’s and Run Park this October.  This large park, just north of Manchester and home to a Grade 1 listed neoclassical 18th-century house, is the perfect setting for a fun and frantic day out. Running on the paths within Heaton Park, this race is a great opportunity for a chip timed personal best. There will music, refreshments and a fantastic themed Heaton Park medal.

10K – HALF PRICE REGISTRATION FEE OFFER –  £11.96 (inc booking fee) We ask that you aim to raise £150 for vital funds for St Ann’s Hospice

Half Marathon – HALF PRICE REGISTRATION FEE OFFER –  £13.52 (inc booking fee) We ask that you aim to raise £250 for vital funds for St Ann’s Hospice

Location: Heaton Park

Date: Sunday 16th October 2022

Join Team St Ann’s and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A #TeamStAnns running vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Training advice
  • Temporary tattoos to decorate yourself with for the run
  • A friendly events team here to support you all the way

Sign up for your 10K place and run for St Ann’s here

Sign up for your Half Marathon place and run for St Ann’s here

For more information on how to join Team St Ann’s for Run Heaton 10K or Half Marathon contact our Events Team at events@sah.org.uk or call us on 0161 498 3631. 

For information on how we process your data, please visit our privacy policy here: www.sah.org.uk/privacy-policy

Altrincham 10K

Barbara Thackray 10K run fundraising

Join Team St Ann’s and run the Altrincham 10K this September. Starting and finishing in the centre of Altrincham Town, take this unique opportunity to run a 10k around the closed roads of Altrincham.  The event village and start line are within walking distance from the metro, making this event easily accessible for all.

HALF PRICE REGISTRATION FEE OFFER –  £13.52 (inc booking fee)

We ask that you aim to raise £150 for vital funds for St Ann’s Hospice

Location:  Altrincham Town Centre

Date: Sunday 4th September 2022

Join Team St Ann’s and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A #TeamStAnns running vest
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Training advice
  • Temporary tattoos to decorate yourself with for the run
  • A friendly events team here to support you all the way

Sign up for your place and run for St Ann’s here

For more information on how to join Team St Ann’s for the Altrincham 10K contact our Events Team at events@sah.org.uk or call us on 0161 498 3631. 

For information on how we process your data, please visit our privacy policy here: www.sah.org.uk/privacy-policy

Tour de Manc

Are you ready for a proper Northern knees up? Support St Ann’s by taking part in the 2024 Tour de Manc Charity Bike Ride!

Location: Manchester

Date: Sunday 5th May 2024

Cost: Prices start from £30.00 depending on your chosen route but whichever you chose, you get £5 off Tour De Manc prices when you sign up with St Ann’s Hospice.  

With your discounted place we ask that you aim to raise a minimum of £150 in sponsorship.

Take in the sights of Greater Manchester and enjoy the fantastic, welcoming atmosphere at this proper Manc cycling sportive, all while fundraising for our patients. There is a variety of distances to suit riders of all abilities.

There are four routes you can choose from:

  • Northern Quarter – 52km/32 miles
  • Manc Challenge – 120km/75 miles
  • Classic Full Manc – 175km/108 miles
  • Mad Manc – 205km/126 miles

Register below to take part and we’ll send you your code to sign up for your chosen route on the Tour de Manc website.

If you have any questions about the event please contact our Events Team at events@sah.org.uk or call us on 0161 498 3631. 


 

Complete 5km a day this Hospice Care Week

Join our Facebook group

We are challenging you to complete 5km a day during Hospice Care week (9th – 15th October) to help us reach our £2 million target for our new Heald Green hospice.  You can walk, run, swim, cycle or combine all four, in your own time and at your own pace. There is no registration fee and every penny you raise will help us to build our new hospice. 

We’ll send you a FREE St Ann’s snood to wear with pride throughout the challenge! We would love you to join in and raise what you can to help us build it together! 

How it works 

  1. Join our Facebook group and follow the instructions to register for the challenge.
  2. We’ll send you a FREE St Ann’s snood to wear with pride throughout the challenge.
  3. Complete your challenge during Hospice Care week and share your progress in our private Facebook group, where we’ll support you all the way.
  4. Ask your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to sponsor you throughout your challenge.
  5. Don’t worry if you’re not on Facebook you can still register here.

Join our Facebook group to sign up

Frequently asked questions 

  • What is the 5km a day  in October Challenge all about? 

The 5km a day in October Challenge is a fundraising challenge for the St Ann’s Hospice Build it Together new hospice appeal.  Join hundreds of incredible St Ann’s Hospice supporters in taking on this challenge from 9th – 15th October.  You can complete your Kilometres however you like – run, walk, cycle or swim (or a combination of all four)! The important thing is to get out and get moving to raise funds for St Ann’s Build it together Appeal. 

  • How do I get started? 

The first thing to do is join our Facebook Group.  Click Join Now to register, get your free snood, meet other amazing fundraisers, and get loads of tips and ideas for your challenge. 

  • Do I have to be on Facebook to take part? 

You can still take part if you aren’t on Facebook by registering with this link and then setting up a JustGiving page. However if you are on Facebook, it really helps us if you fundraise through that platform. We’re a small team and using the platform helps us provide you with more support and it helps us streamline our admin.  

  • Do I have to set up a JustGiving page? 

If you would prefer to raise money using a sponsor form that’s no problem.  Sponsor forms will be sent out when you register or will be available to download.

  • Is there a minimum fundraising amount? 

For this challenge we have set a sponsorship target of £150, all we ask is that you fundraise as best as you can.  Your fundraising will go towards our Build it Together appeal to build a new St Ann’s Hospice at Heald Green. 

  • Can I be sponsored by someone who doesn’t use JustGiving? 

If someone would like to donate to your challenge and they don’t use JustGiving, they can donate via our website and comment that they are sponsoring you. Or you can collect their donation offline using the paper sponsor forms that will be provided.

  • Can I include my normal daily steps as part of my distance? 

Yes! We are happy for you to make the challenge personal to yourself, so if it makes sense for you to include those steps, we are happy for you to do so. 

  • How should I track my kilometres? 

It’s completely up to you! There’s lots of apps and trackers available, or you could go for good old fashioned pen and paper, why not ask others in the Facebook group? 

  • I want to do more than 5 kilometres a day – can I still take part? 

Of course!  This challenge is your challenge, so if you want to increase the target, go for it! Every kilometre you complete will make a difference, the important thing is getting out and raising vital funds for St Ann’s new hospice. 

  • I’m not able to complete 5 kilometres a day – can I still take part? 

Of course! This challenge is for everyone, and every kilometre you complete will make a difference, the important thing is getting out and raise vital funds for St Ann’s new hospice. 

  • Any other questions?

Get in touch events@sah.org.uk 

Join now