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Events Calendar - Become a Fantastic Fundraiser and Campaigner

If you would like to become an Action Duchenne Fantastic Fundraiser then check out Events in your region or find an Event here in our Calendar. This is a diary of Action Duchenne Events and Conferences. If you would like to sign up and help Action Duchenne then please contact your local Regional Development Officer. Click here to see who your local Regional Development Officer is http://www.actionduchenne.org/about

September

1. Bristol Half Marathon 2010

   • Bristol
   • 5 September 2010

   Please support Action Duchenne by taking part in this year's Bristol Half Marathon. The Bristol half marathon course offers great potential for fast times and will start and finish in Bristol’s historic Harbourside. The scenic, sea-level route will take runners around the old city, past the Harbourside, out and back along the Portway, through the stunning Avon Gorge, and pass twice under Brunel’s famous Clifton Suspension Bridge General entries for this year's Bristol Half Marathon open on the 1st March 2010. Please visit the website below to register for a place, once your place has been confirmed contact Kate on london@actionduchenne.org

   http://www.bristolhalfmarathon.com/bhmHome/

1. Adidas 5K women challenge

   • Hyde Park London
   • 5 September 2010

   We are calling all mums, grannies, sister and auntie to run or walk the Adidas 5k for Action Duchenne this year. If you can run this year please feel free to come along and cheer the runners on and bring a picnic and join the term after to say well done. If you are interested in getting involved please contact Kate Angus on 07920 723 494 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              07920 723 494      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or london@actionduchenne.org

1. Family fun day

   • Hereford Leisure Centre
   • 12 September 2010

   Family fun at the Hereford Leisure Centre starting at 2.30pm. Free parking and free entry to this fun day, with Bouncy Castle, face Paints, stalls, gymnsatics display by Sparks Gymnasts and more! Just turn up and enjoy. For further details please contact Pauline@actionduchenne.org or call Pauline on 01981 550878 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              01981 550878      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for further details.

1. Experian Robin Hood Run - various distances

   • Nottingham
   • 12 September 2010

   Distances for every runner! Full marathon, relay marathon (for teams of 5), half marathon, and 2.6 mile fun run. For information on running for Action Duchenne, your t shirts, running vests & sponsor forms please contact pauline@actionduchenne.org or call 01981 550878

   http://www.experianfestivalofrunning.co.uk/index.htm

1. Action Duchenne Abseil

   • Newcastle Civic Centre
   • 12 September 2010

   The Newcastle Civic Centre is the joint eighth tallest building in the city with a height of 200ft. Sunday 12th September will see people representing charities and help raise funds and awareness by doing an abseil down the building. Action Duchenne have some brave people supporting us by entering into this abseil to help raise funds and awareness. There are a few places still left available with a special reduced entry fee cost of £30 per person. If you would like to join the other brave participants and take part on behalf of Action Duchenne then please send me an email at dean@actionduchenne.org or call me on 07780 955 695.

   http://actionduchenne.org/stopwasting/usr2198552697/event/488/action-duchenne-absail

1. Round Table Meeting

   • Cardiff, Wales
   • 15 September 2010

   Families are invited to another of our Round Table meetings. Dr Karen Rafferty, Dr Cathy White, Dr Mark Rogers and New Born Screening nurse Rachel Salmon will be attending. Further details to follow, or contact Pauline@actionduchenne.org or Tel 01981 550878

1. store collection

   • Morrisons, Coalville, Leicester
   • 15 September 2010

   Can you support us by sparing just a little time holding a tin during this store collection day? Please contact Pauline on 01981 550878 or 07920 450 231, or email pauline@actionduchenne.org to help out. Thank you!

1. Bupa Great North Run 2010

   • Newcastle - Gateshead
   • 19 September 2010

   The Bupa Great North Run, the world’s biggest half marathon, will take place on Sunday 19 September 2010. Over 54,000 runners will enter the race that is shown live on the BBC and broadcast on Radio 5. Action Duchenne has limited spaces available for this event of which some have already been taken. So if you would like to take part in the most iconic half-marathon on the planet and help us raise the profile of Duchenne while raising funds then please get in touch by email at dean@actionduchenne.org or call 07780 955 695. This is a fantastic opportunity to get the word out about Action Duchenne and our cause.

   http://www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=1

1. miles4muscles

   • Maylord Orchards Shopping Centre, Hereford
   • 25 September 2010

   Volunteers and unsuspecting members of the public are invited to hop on the exercise bike and help us pedal up some miles 4 muscles! Show your support, come along and hop on the bike, or contact Pauline and volunteer to help hold a collecting tin and sell our national raffle draw tickets throughout the day. Enter our competition and see if you can guess how many miles 4 muscles we can get throughout the day.

1. Rockingham Castle Food & Country Show

   • Rockingham Castle, Leicestershire
   • 26 September 2010

   Action Duchenne will be selling National Raffle Draw tickets at this family friendly show, if you have an hour to spare to help sell tickets please contact Pauline on 01981 550878 or email pauline@actionduchenne.org

   http://www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/rockingham/

1. Store Collection

   • Sainsbury's, Hereford
   • 30 September 2010

   Hold a tin, sell some raffle tickets, raise some much needed funds! We need volunteers to help out during the day, if you can spare some time to hold a tin please conact Pauline on 01981 550878 or 07920 450 231 or email pauline@actionduchenne.org

October

1. Barcelona Iron-Man Triathlon

   • BARCELONA
   • 3 October 2010

   Strength, stamina and determination to the extreme will help see Derek Burnside through this year's Iron-Man competition being held in Barcelona on the 3rd October. After hearing that his neighbours, Barbra & James Martin, had a son with Duchenne, Derek decided to help raise awareness and funds for Action Duchenne and help make a difference. Derek is aware of the stamina testing event the lies before him after completing the UK Bolton Iron-Man competition in 14 hours and 8 minutes last year. This year Derek will cover a 2.4 mile swim then cycle 112 miles before finishing with a grueling 26 mile run!! Now wonder it is named as Iron-Man! Please show your support by kindly leaving a donation on Derek's Stop Wasting Page and leave a message of support. Good Luck Derek and thank you for helping to make a difference.

   http://actionduchenne.org/stopwasting/usr0005112501/event/432/barcelona-ironman-triathilon

1. Cardiff Half Marathon

   • Cardiff, Wales
   • 11 October 2010

   This is THE biggest road race in Wales. "One of the best halves around", the course is flat and fast with amazing scenery. It’s the perfect opportunity to achieve your personal best! Run it for Action Duchenne, contact Pauline@actionduchenne.org for further details, sponsor forms, training T shirts and a running vest!

   http://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/

1. Entertainment evening

   • The Seaside Social Club, Port Talbot, SA12 6SL Wales
   • 18 October 2010

   Over 10 singing acts already confirmed followed by a fabulous commedian, this promises to be a great night out. Tickets selling fast at just £3, with all proceeds to Action Duchenne. Please note, this event is suitable for over 18s only. To book your tickets please contact Pauline on 01981 550878 or 07920 450 231 or email pauline@actionduchenne.org

November

1. Lunch & Antiques Roadshow

   • The Belgrave Rooms, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham NG1 5LB
   • 4 November 2010

   Lunch at The Belgrave Rooms; individuals, couples and larger groups welcome, pre-booking essential. Diners are invited to bring along a small antique for an antiques roadshow style evaluation. For further details please contact Pauline@actionduchenne.org or call Pauline on 01981 550878

   http://www.belgraverooms.co.uk/

1. Conference 2010

   • Hilton Hotel London Canary Wharf, South Quay, Marsh Wall, London E14 9SH
   • 12 November 2010 - 13 November 2010

   Put this years conference dates in your diary. We have moved to a new and bigger venue at Canary Wharf in London. More news soon.

1. Christmas Sale

   • Bourne Hall
   • 15 November 2010 - 15 November 2010

   Come down and pick up so lovely homemade Christmas cards and a few early Christmas items. For more information please contact Kate on london@actionduchenne.org or 0208 556 9955

December

1. Police Male Voice Choir Concert

   • Hereford
   • 7 December 2010

   All proceeds from Hereford Council's annual charity fundraising Concert will this year be donated to Action Duchenne. Hereford Police Male Voice Choir will be performing throughout the evening, festive refreshments will be available. To reserve tickets and for further details contact Pauline 01981 550878 or email pauline@actionduchenne.org