YOU can make a difference and raise lots of money for Acorns

There are literally hundreds of ways that you, your friends and family can really help to make a difference to Acorns services and the children in our care.

Whether your event is on a small or large scale, every effort made by kind members of the public like you really does help.

Below are some ideas of ways to raise money and spread the word about Acorns.

Car boot sales

Afternoon Tea

Open Gardens

Sponsored activities such as swimming, running, walking, skipping, bike rides and sports events

Auctions and raffles

Bucket & tin money collections

Sports competitions

Kart races

Fancy dress sports sessions

Music concerts

Dances & discos

Parachute jumps and skydives

International treks

How's your butterfly?

Take part in the Association of Children's Hospices Swimathon and raise money for Acorns - call 01564 825032 to find out more!

Run for Acorns!

Great North Run places available for 2007.

British 10k London Run places available for 2007.

London Marathon Places Available for 2007.

Jump for Acorns!

Take a 100,000ft tandem parachute jump and raise money for life-limited children.

New Zealand - Trek to Middle Earth - 16-29 March 2007

Join us on this amazing trek through 'Middle Earth' and witness some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. We trek through fields and mountains where the magical Lord of the Rings blockbuster was filmed.

We have five challenges to complete on the trek: including hiking the Fox Glacier, viewing Mount Cook and the Pelenor Battle fields where the famous Battle of the Lord of the Rings took place, climbing the Remarkables mountain range and taking part in an activities day - where you can choose from Helibiking, bungee jumping, wine tours and scenic flights.

The Grand Canyon - 16-25 June 2007

A truly stunning trek through one of the natural wonders of the world is definitely not to be missed.

At the start of the Grand Canyon Experience, we will plunge 3,100 ft to the Havasupai Indian Reservation, following an ancient Indian trail into the heart of the Canyon. We will pass many beautiful waterfalls including the stunning 100 ft Havasu Falls and enjoy jaw-dropping views of the canyon.

After battling against intense heat and exhaustion, the trek culminates in the exhilaration of reaching the Canyon Rim and makes the challenge one never to be forgotten.

At the end of the challenge participants have a free day to explore Las Vegas or take a helicopter flight over the spectacular Grand Canyon.

Call us on 01564 825032 or look at our website www.challenge365.co.uk to find out more about any of these challenges.