COTA Thames Walk 2012
Sunday 6th May 2012
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The COTA Thames Walk is a day to relax and exercise; enjoying the stunning scenery of the river Thames, making friends and sharing a picnic with other COTA supporters. COTA's walk is an excellent alternative activity for the bank holiday weekend!
Join us with family and friends for this perfect bank holiday activity and help us make a difference to the lives of Colombia's most vulnerable children. All we ask is that you raise just £50 sponsorship - or more if you can!
All you need to prepare for the event is here (download the info pack).
THE WALK
The event will start at 11 am and will take at least four hours, so although there will be opportunities to stop and rest along the way; you need to be fairly active to complete and enjoy it.
We will follow COTA's tried and tested route which takes you out of Richmond Station along the Thames and into Isabella Plantation, where we will have a picnic - a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the plantation just before heading home. You are welcome to bring your musical instruments and help us create a good atmosphere during the picnic.
The route covers some uneven terrain, which may be inconvenient for those with pushchairs or wheelchairs.
If you have difficulties walking, contact us in advance and we will send you information about a shorter route along the main avenues in Richmond Park. Alternatively, if you do not want to walk, feel free to meet us at the picnic site.
Please help us invite your friends. Download an A4 poster here or contact Heidy for further information on materials available.
SPONSORPSHIP
As well as being a lovely day out, the Thames Walk is also a great opportunity to raise funds. This year, with your help, we hope to raise £10,500 for our work with vulnerable children in Colombia.
*** Please try to raise as much as you can. We suggest you aim for a minimum of £50***
If you raise £75 or more you will be entered in a prize draw (please visit this page again in afew weeks to see the prizes available).
You can also create a free fundraising page here: http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/charities/cota and start fundraising now.
HOW TO REGISTER
If you would like to attend the walk, PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 27th. Simply download a registration form, fill it in and send it to our office with a registration fee of £5 per person (click here for a group registration form).
After registering, we will send you a COTA t-shirt to wear on the day of the walk and an information pack containing full details and a map.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER AS A STEWARD
Volunteers will need to participate in a "dummy walk" on April 21st as well as being available on 6th May, find out more here. If you would like to sign up as a steward, please complete this application form and send it to Heidy at events@childrenoftheandes.org by April 16th. Please specify in the email subject that you want tovolunteer as a Steward.
MORE INFORMATION: events@childrenoftheandes.org or 020 7549 0232
