Fundraise for St John’s Hospice in 2020

St John’s Hospice relies entirely on the support of local people, companies and trusts to raise over £2.1 million in voluntary income each year, enabling us to provide free care to over 4,000 patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families every year. If you’re an active sort and fancy testing your limits for a good cause, keep reading.

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In 2020 we’re looking for individuals to represent the Hospice in some of the best-known races on foot and bike, on treks around the world and we’ll even be asking a few daredevils to jump out of aeroplanes for us! Check out the events you can take part in throughout this year below:

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Running

  • London Landmarks Half Marathon - 29th March
  • Virgin Money London Marathon - 26th April
  • ASICS London 10K - 5th July
  • Royal Parks Half Marathon - 11th October

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Cycling

  • Milan to Monaco Cycle 30th September – 4th October
  • London to Paris 12th – 16th August

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Adventure

  • Trek Kilimanjaro, Tanzania 24th September – 4th October
  • 3 Peaks Challenge, UK 11th – 13th September
  • Great Wall Trek China 16th – 24th October

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Skydiving

  • Group Jump Days - Various times/locations throughout 2020
  • Tandem Skydives - Various times/locations throughout 2020

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For more details and to sign up click here or contact our Challenges team at challenges@hje.org.uk or on 020 7806 4093.

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