{"id":1269,"date":"2017-08-30T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsofthecancercentre.com\/?p=1269"},"modified":"2021-06-01T08:07:15","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T08:07:15","slug":"slieve-donard-challenge-2017-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendsofthecancercentre.com\/slieve-donard-challenge-2017-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Slieve Donard Challenge 2017 – what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Our Slieve Donard Challnege takes place this Saturday and ahead of the big event here is a reminder of some of the key information you need for the day.\u00a0 If you have any queries regarding the event, or if you are no longer able to take part, please contact us as soon as possible by calling 028 9069 9393 or email\u00a0info@friendsofthecancercentre.com<\/a><\/p> We hope you have a great time taking part and thank you so much for supporting the charity.\u00a0<\/p> Medical forms:<\/strong>\u00a0If you have not done so already, please forward the Life registration form to Claire before the event at\u00a0info@friendsofthecancercentre.com<\/a>\u00a0Your medical form was included in your fundraising pack you were sent after registering but please contact us should you require another form.<\/p> Registration on the day<\/strong>:\u00a0 On the day of the event, Friends of the Cancer Centre\u2019s registration point will be located at the far end of the Donard car park and will be open from 9.30am and close at 10.30am sharp.\u00a0 There will be a banner signposting you to the registration area.\u00a0 Once you have registered with the charity you will be passed onto our event provider, Life who will give you a briefing, check you have the right footwear etc. before you set off on your challenge. The team from Life will\u00a0marshal the walk up Slieve Donard and will be on hand to ensure your safety throughout.\u00a0<\/p> Sponsorship:<\/strong>\u00a0If you have collected any sponsorship money please bring it with you and hand it to our charity representatives when you register.\u00a0\u00a0 This challenge is only open to people who have registered, paid their registration fee and are raising sponsorship for the charity.\u00a0 Anyone who has not done this, will\u00a0not<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0be allowed to take part as they will not be covered under our insurance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> Dogs:<\/strong>\u00a0Please note that dogs are\u00a0not<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0permitted on this challenge.\u00a0 This is for your own health and safety.\u00a0<\/p> Clothing:<\/strong>\u00a0Please come well prepared for the challenge and, as it’s Northern Ireland, for possible changeable weather conditions on the day.\u00a0 This includes wearing appropriate walking shoes\/boots, waterproofs, sun cream, water, and a packed lunch which you can eat when you reach the summit.\u00a0<\/p> After the event:<\/strong>\u00a0On completion of the challenge, there will be complimentary tea, coffee and sandwiches for all participants available at Hugh McCann\u2019s restaurant (which is located at the main entrance to Donard Park).<\/p> Photos:<\/strong>\u00a0If you are taking photos during the challenge we would love to see them and share them with our supporters on social media.\u00a0 You can send your pictures to us via Whatsapp on 079007 82492 or email them to us at\u00a0info@friendsofthecancercentre.com<\/a>.\u00a0 By sending us your photos you give us permission to share them on our website and social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.<\/p> Share and tag:<\/strong>\u00a0taking on such a big challenge and doing it for charity is a really great thing so why not let your friends what you\u2019re up to and why!\u00a0 When you check in or upload your pictures to facebook, Twitter or Instagram tag us and use the hashtags #SlieveDonardChallenge #TeamFriends<\/p> Facebook:<\/strong>\u00a0facebook.com\/Friendsofthecancercentre<\/p> Twitter:<\/strong>\u00a0@FriendsCCNI<\/p> Instagram:\u00a0<\/strong>friends_of_the_cancer_centre<\/p> Unable to take part:<\/strong>\u00a0 Please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to take part in the challenge by emailing\u00a0info@friendsofthecancercentre.com<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t