"i started self-harming again a couple of weeks ago. this time i ended up in hospital. i'm scared i'll go too far." Rob, 21.
Participate in an event
Get Connected's supporters fundraise throughout the year for a range of events - and we really appreciate all the efforts they have made. We organise some events ourselves, and others are created by supporters who want to make their own personal event as fun and rewarding as possible.
Below are the main events in our calendar, for which we're always looking for participants, sponsors and gift in kind donations. If you'd like to get involved with any of them, just email the fundraising department or call the office on 020 7009 2500 and we will support your fundraising every step of the way.
Running and cycling
From seasoned professionals to first time runners, we have supporters dusting off their trainers for Get Connected over a variety of distances from 5km, 10km, Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and Marathon (26.2 miles). If getting on two wheels is more appealing then a number of our supporters take on a cycling challenge for Get Connected such as the London to Brighton bike ride.
If you would like help finding a place to run then the Runners World website has a list of runs being held throughout the country. If you're eager to get stuck in or would like more information about training, or support with your fundraising efforts then our fundraising team are on hand to help you out.
Decide which races to sign up for on our Runs in 2010 page.
Have a look at our Runs in 2009 to see how our supporters have got on before.
Skydiving
Take the plunge and skydive for Get Connected – no experience is required to take part, and you will be attached to a fully qualified skydiving instructor!
We have the following airfields booked this year;
May 28th – Weston (Oxford)
June 10th – Strathallan (Perthshire)
September 24th – Netheravon (Wiltshire)
If you want to take the once in a lifetime opportunity to skydive then please email our fundraising team for more information.
We can also arrange for you to take on an individual skydive at several airfields throughout the county, please email Get Connected for more information.
Want to see what jumping out of a plane looks like? Our Skydiving 2009 page contains past videos and photos.
Challenge 2010: Ecuador
Ever wanted to take on the challenge of helping to build a school for a deprived community?
In November 2010 we will be sending a team to Ecuador to help a rural village undertake vital building and renovation work for a school, which is essential to ensuring that the community’s children can have an education.
We have a few spaces left so if you want to join our team then please email Get Connected for booking information. To read more about the planned itinerary then please visit our Challenge 2010: Ecuador information page here.
Treks
Skyline Overseas hold a series of challenging overseas Treks every year to places as diverse as Iceland, the Sahara, Nepal and Kilimanjaro, as well as cycle rides to Vietnam and Paris. Prices, dates and availability of Challenge events can be seen on Skyline's Website.
If you would like to put on your walking boots and raise money for Get Connected then please contact Skyline here.
Get Comedy
Alexis Dubus had flown in from Australia to compere the evening powered by coffee and biscuits to ensure that we all had an enjoyable night to remember.
Get Comedy managed to raise a fantastic £1,421 on the evening, we’d like to thank all the staff at the boat show comedy club for helping to run the evening and all of our facts for donating their time in support of our helpline.
To read about our 2008's Get Comedy click here.
Get Connected Auction
Our main fundraising event is the annual auction, held in Central London and enjoying support from the mobile phone industry, banking sector and communications companies. By auctioning exclusive items such as five star holidays, private dinner parties and fun experiences such as flying a stunt plane, the auction always contributes significantly to Get Connected's unrestricted funding. The 2009 auction, held in Stationers' Hall, raised a massive £145,000!
Your Event
Fancy organising your own event and doing something a little bit different? Then we would love to hear from you, we will endeavour to support your creative efforts! Please get in touch by emailing the fundraising team or calling us on 020 7009 2500. Our supporters have organised cake sales, bike rides and Henna tattoo days to raise money for Get Connected in the past, what ideas have you got for the future?