 Team Relay 24 hour Fitness Challenge
at the Hilton - Dec. 5-6
Put together a team of 2-8 people and help 5 families get clean water for life.
HOPE is teaming up with the Hilton for a 24 hour challenge in the Hilton Fitness Centre on Dec 5-6th. 12 teams will compete, with each running in relay fashion for four hours on a treadmill, with the challenge of running at least 30 kms, the average distance that a five families walk a day for clean water in extremely poor communities.
But the challenge does not stop with the running. Each team also has the challenge to raise at least 100,000 yen, the amount needed to provide a well for five famillies and forever change their lives.
All the money raised will be donated to HOPE International Development Agency to help those families get a well and climb out of poverty. Everyone is welcome! Be ready for the challenge and help make a difference!
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To comfort you after this challenge, the race will be followed by a BBQ party, from 7 PM on Sunday 6th. Sponsored by:
Each member of the team will receive:
- A pass to the Hilton Fitness Center
- A t-shirt - Free Entry to the Party on Sunday night
- The Satisfaction of knowing you have saved the lives of 5 families.
Event: Race starts at 8:00 PM on Saturday 5th December and finishes at 8:00 PM the day after. There will be a Barbecue Party starting at 7:00 PM on Sunday 6th December.
Place: Hilton Nagoya Fitness Center. 5 min. walk from Fushimi Station on the Higashiyama or the Tsurumai Line.
Course: A 4-hour relay course on a treadmill. This challenge is open to people of all ages and abilities who wish to participate. Just form a team from 2 to 8 persons with your friends, family or colleagues, select the slot (4 hours) during which you would like to run with your team, and join the competition in a friendly atmosphere!
The challenge is a double one:
- For your team to run at least 30 km in four hours, a distance equal to what 5 families have to walk on average to fetch water in many poor communities around the world.
- To raise at least 100,000 yen which is enough to pay for a well and bring clean water to families in Cambodia . . . by our running you will provide Water for Life to these families.
If you like, you can also challenge another team to race against you in the same four time slot. How much can you run for water?
Time Slots:
| Sat 5th |
8:00 pm - 12:00 am |
| Sun 6th |
12:00 am - 4:00 am |
| Sun 6th |
4:00 an - 8:00 am |
| Sun 6th |
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Sun 6th |
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Sun 6th |
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| BBQ Party strating at 7:00 pm |
Costs:
- Fundraising target: 100,000 Yen minimum for the team. The more money you raise, the more families you help!
Fundraising Challenge Levels:
- 100,000 + = Finisher
- 150,000 + = Bronze
- 220,000 + = Silver
- 300,000 + = Gold
- Participation fee = 5,000 Yen per team + 1,500 Yen per person.
How to register:
- You can contact HOPE Office: 052-204-0530 or e-mail: info@hope.or.jp
- You can also register online here.
- Deadline: 16th November 2009 at NOON.
Note: There will be no refund in case of cancellation of your participation after this date.
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