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Put bum to bike for this fantastic Carbon-free Fundraiser!
Putting the ‘fun’ into ‘fundraiser’…
Just jump on a bike and cycle a really long way! Preferably in the direction of a uni that just happens to be hosting the UK’s largest student conference on world poverty, human rights and the environment….
It’s just like riding a bike…
Every year, an assortment of cycling enthusiasts, lunatics and other heroic fundraisers take on this two-wheeled challenge: getting sponsored to cycle to our legendary conference, Shared Planet. This time round you could be one of them!
By cycling to Shared Planet you will:
- raise vital funds for People & Planet
- get a really good work out (!)
- get that warm fuzzy feeling that comes from helping others (or maybe that’s just sweat?)
- and of course, massively cut your carbon emissions for the trip
Brilliant.
On top of that, every penny you raise goes back into developing your campaigns and supporting People & Planet groups - that doesn’t sound too bad now, does it? Interested? Let us know and we’ll keep you up to date with the latest news on the cycle.
Check out these rave reviews from our cyclists!
“Doing something barmy for sponsorship really is a win-win situation. People & Planet get some much needed funds, and despite initially seeming like shooting yourself in the foot, a physical challenge really is good fun.” - Joe Firth, who cycled all the way from Bangor to Birmingham in 2008.
Read more reviews from some of our amazing cyclists!
A brief history of the Cycle…
Bryn from UWE P&P was the first to cycle to Shared Planet, when in 2005 he cycled the 85 miles each way from Bristol to Oxford and raised £150 for P&P in the process!
In 2006 Emma and Sian cycled from Cardiff to London over 4 days and raised over £800. Matt cycled 230 miles in 4 days from Manchester to London raising £380!
2008 was the biggest year so far, with groups from Liverpool, Oxford, Cardiff, Brunel, Bangor and Imperial converging on Birmingham Uni.
Make a BIG difference to People & Planet
Every year, our cyclists have an amazing time, and in 2008 they raised a jaw dropping £1,386 for People & Planet!
This money really does make a massive difference: because it comes from our network, and not a big organisation, it is not tied to a specific activity. It can be used where it is most needed. Also, because P&P is a small organisation, every little bit can go a long, long way.
You can cycle all or part of the way to take part. There’s also the chance to win back the cost of your Shared Planet ticket, for some of our biggest fundraisers!
See the sights on your way to Shared Planet
It sounds great! But I’m just too busy…
Fear not! We’ll help you with planning and fundraising. Check out the 2008 Cyclists’ Info Pack for some ideas to be thinking about (and a few witty cartoons!)
You’ll also be able to e-mail the fundraising team (or call us on 01865 245678) for all the advice and support that you could possibly need!
Sponsorship made easy
The internet’s an amazing thing - the messy, scribbled-on, crumpled-up sponsor form can now be made a thing of the past. You can now do all your fundraising online by setting up a sponsorship page with justgiving.
So there you have it!
Some of our courageous cyclists - look, they survived!
