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Apr 2020
Take to the Skies with North West Air Ambulance Charity for an exhilarating tandem skydive and help to keep our helicopters flying and saving lives.
This is a great opportunity to experience an adrenaline rush like no other whilst being supported by qualified instructors from the Black Knights Parachute Centre.
How to get involved:
With just a £50 deposit to secure your place, and a pledge to raise £350 in sponsorship, you can join other NWAA supporters for our Take to the Skies challenge. So jump to it and book your place now!
Please read the important medical requirements, and terms and conditions about weight restrictions, on the Black Knights Parachute Centre before booking your place.
You can also choose to self-fund your skydive and set your own sponsorship target to raise as much as you can.
Registration for this event has now closed, but you can still join our next “Take to the Skies” event, on 19th September 2020!
Can’t make this date?
Alternatively you can book a date to suit you directly with Black Knights Parachute Centre or self-fund your skydive at a venue to suit you.
If you’ve booked your own place please register to request your free fundraising pack or get in touch with our fundraising team on 0800 587 4570 or fundraising@nwaa.net.
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- Exclusive competition for one lucky member of the team to win a video of your skydive experience
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Access to on the day cheer packs including cheer sticks, supporter signs and more
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
Descend for 2.5K before the long, slow ascent out of the tunnel and a flat 5k
alongside the River Mersey.
How to get involved:
Step to it and join Team NWAA by booking your place with BTR Liverpool here
Once you’ve booked your own place BTR Liverpool will let us know and we’ll send your FREE fundraising pack, which includes your free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride!
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas to smash your target, including your own Guess my Finish Time sweep-stake
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day…
- or a free NWAA running vest once you raise £250, via Just Giving
- Access to the NWAA Facebook running group to meet your teammates and share your training and fundraising tips
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
Take on the London Marathon 2020 for the North West Air Ambulance Charity and help to keep our helicopters flying and saving lives.
The London Marathon is the biggest marathon distance event in the UK and part of the World Marathon Majors. This iconic 26.2 mile route takes in world famous landmarks such as Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf and Buckingham Palace.
How to get involved:
The public ballot was open from 28th April until 5pm on 3rd May 2019 and all successful applicants will be announced by the end of October 2019.
Already got a place?
If you have been successful in the public ballot, we would love to welcome you to Team NWAA. There’s no minimum fundraising target if you have secured your own place, just have fun and raise as much as you can! Register here to request your free fundraising pack or get in touch with our fundraising team on 0800 587 4570 or fundraising@nwaa.net.
How we’ll support you
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Access to on the day cheer packs including cheer sticks, supporter signs and more
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
May 2020
Are you ready to test your feet like never before and make a life saving difference? Walking from either Keswick to Barrow or Consiton to Barrow, you will be joining Team NWAA and will be fully supported throughout. Minimum fundraising requirement of £80 per adult and £40 for under 16’s.
Jun 2020
Are you an experienced or pro-cyclist looking to take on this 114 mile challenge around the beautiful Lake District. With 114 miles over some of the Lakes steepest roads (a 30% gradient comes at mile 98) this is a challenge you will never forget and one that could really help propel our life-saving work forward. Join Team NWAA and we will support you every pedal of the way!
The Port Sunlight 5k and10k takes place in the lovely surroundings of this historic village and there’s something to get all the family involved with the childrens 1k challenge too!
How to get involved:
Step to it and join Team NWAA by booking your place with BTR Liverpool here
Once you’ve booked your own place BTR Liverpool will let us know and we’ll send your FREE fundraising pack, which includes your free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride!
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas to smash your target, including your own Guess my Finish Time sweepstake
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day…
- or a free NWAA running vest once you raise £250, via JustGiving
- Access to the NWAA Facebook running group to meet your teammates and share your training and fundraising tips
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
Are you brave enough to walk the track of the UK’s tallest roller coaster with North West Air Ambulance Charity and help to keep our helicopters flying and saving lives?
It’s your chance to experience a completely different type of thrill on the world famous Big One roller coaster with a unique view from the highest point at 235ft!
You’ll be escorted up the 420 step climb of one of the most iconic roller coasters to the summit where you will take in the best view of the Blackpool illuminations, the 42-acre amusement park and the Fylde Coast before walking back down.
How to get involved:
With just £50 to secure your place, and a pledge to raise £250 in sponsorship, you can join other NWAA supporters for our Walk the Big One challenge. So step up, as places are strictly limited, and book your place now!
Application Form
Minimum age 12. Minimum height 1.32m. Terms and conditions apply.
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Access to on the day cheer packs including cheer sticks and supporter signs for family and friends supporting you on the day
- Support from our events team both on the day and beforehand on all aspects of your fundraising
The Tour of Merseyside – six races in seven days totaling 52 miles!
How to get involved:
There are only 500 places for this challenge so be quick – all entries close on 01.06.20
Step to it and join Team NWAA by booking your place with BTR Liverpool here
Once you’ve booked your own place BTR Liverpool will let us know and we’ll send your FREE fundraising pack, which includes your free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride!
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas to smash your target, including your own Guess my Finish Time sweep-stake
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day…
- or a free NWAA running vest once you raise £250, via Just Giving
- Access to the NWAA Facebook running group to meet your teammates and share your training and fundraising tips
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
Aug 2020
Both courses offer an excellent opportunity for PB’s as the routes are very flat, following a course along the Wirral coastline overlooking the River Mersey.
How to get involved:
Step to it and join Team NWAA by booking your place with BTR Liverpool here
Once you’ve booked your own place BTR Liverpool will let us know and we’ll send your FREE fundraising pack, which includes your free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride!
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas to smash your target, including your own Guess my Finish Time sweepstake
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day…
- or a free NWAA running vest once you raise £250, via JustGiving
- Access to the NWAA Facebook running group to meet your teammates and share your training and fundraising tips
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
Sep 2020
Take to the Skies with North West Air Ambulance Charity for an exhilarating tandem skydive and help to keep our helicopters flying and saving lives.
This is a great opportunity to experience an adrenaline rush like no other whilst being supported by qualified instructors from the Black Knights Parachute Centre.
How to get involved:
With just a £50 deposit to secure your place, and a pledge to raise £350 in sponsorship, you can join other NWAA supporters for our Take to the Skies challenge. So jump to it and book your place now!
Please read the important medical requirements, and terms and conditions about weight restrictions, on the Black Knights Parachute Centre before booking your place.
Registration Form
You can also choose to self-fund your skydive and set your own sponsorship target to raise as much as you can.
Can’t make this date?
Alternatively you can book a date to suit you directly with Black Knights Parachute Centre or self-fund your skydive at a venue to suit you.
If you’ve booked your own place please
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- Exclusive competition for one lucky member of the team to win a video of your skydive experience
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Access to on the day cheer packs including cheer sticks, supporter signs and more
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
