Official Charity Events

The Ellen MacArthur Trust is launching three fundraising sports challenges in 2010 for our supporters to get involved, raise money for EMT and get fit at the same time!

You can compete in the IOW Cycle Challenge, West Wight Triathlon or the Bupa Great South Run, all of which are achievable with a bit of training and preparation! We just ask that you raise a minimum of £150 for your chosen event and cover your own entry fee. You will then be part of the EMT team for that event and be supplied with an appropriate EMT branded sporting top.

Please contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information or to register your interest in the three Trust fundraising events below.

Isle of Wight Cycle Challenge - Saturday 19th June
Follow the yachts around the Island on the day of this spectacular race. This cycle challenge has been running for a number of years as one of our primary fundraising events. JP Morgan has provided all the cyclists so far, but this year we have a number of places for some of our other supporters. The route around the Isle of Wight is 55 miles, starting from the Royal Yacht Squadron and following the yachts anti-clockwise around the IOW.

Discounted ferry travel and accommodation available.

West Wight Triathlon - Sunday 19th September
2009 was our first year as official charity of this event where friends, staff, Trustees and young people raised £3,500.  A quarter of all entrants last year had never competed in a triathlon before and the 600m pool swim, followed by a 35k cycle and a 7.5km run it is perfect for novices and first-timers. Frank and Jo from EMT are already in training! With a friendly welcome and stunning scenery, the challenge starts at West Wight Sports Centre in Freshwater, Isle of Wight. You can enter as an individual or as part of a team choosing one or two disciplines each.
Discounted ferry travel and accommodation available.

Bupa Great South Run - Sunday 24th October
The Ellen MacArthur Trust has 75 places in the Bupa Great South Run 2010, Europe’s leading 10 mile road race. This is a fast flat course starting in Southsea, Portsmouth, which takes you past much of Britain’s naval heritage, including HMS Victory and HMS Warrior.  Places are being snapped up fast so please contact EMT to register your interest, and receive your online key code to complete your application.

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The Trust is also hoping to raise money on the water as one of the preferred charities to the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race:

JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race - Saturday 19 June
If you are entering this spectacular race why not race for charity?  The EMT is one of the preferred charities for the race and you should receive information on how to support us in your entry packs.  You can simply log on to www.virginmoneygiving.com and set up a secure online fundraising page for friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you online.