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CORPORATE CLIMB KILIMANJARO FOR KIDS - FEBRUARY 2011
In addition to our student trek, COCO now offer our corporate supporters the chance to climb Kilimanjaro. You can join Steve Cram as he aims to reach the summit of Africa's highest mountain for the second time! Already more than 20 people have signed up and you could join this terrific group of people for a once in a lifetime experience.
Whilst the challenge is not an easy one, all you need is a good level of fitness and a real sense of determination. The trek lasts for 7 days and whilst in Tanzania you will also have the chance to visit some of COCO's projects and witness first hand the impact of your support on the lives of the children we support.
COCO will cover the cost of your flights, accommodation, transfers and trek. All we ask is that in return you commit to raising a minimum of £4000. We provide you with plenty of fundraising support and advice along the way to ensure that you can reach the target and at the end of it all you can proudly say that you have reached the roof of Africa!
To join us for this fantastic challenge please contact Laura at COCO or call 0191 261 7427.
COAST TO COAST CYCLE CHALLENGE - 11th & 12th SEPTEMBER 2010
COCO are now recruiting for our Coast to Coast cycle challenge. You can challenge Steve Cram to a bike race from Whitehaven to Sunderland over the weekend of the 11th and 12th September.
You need a team of three cyclists (including yourself) and a bike! We'll provide you with support and accommodation along the way, not to mention plenty of cheerleading and hot drinks! This is a great weekend, a highlight of the COCO calendar and we'd love you to be part of it. It's £65 to register and £900 per team in sponsorship.
Challenge current winners Cintra Payroll Services who have held the crown for the past two years! For more information and to enter please contact laura@coco.org.uk or call 0191 261 7427.
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Raise funds for COCO, have fun and gain valuable experience in the UK and overseas.
- Want to use your creativity for a good cause?
- Looking for an internship?
- Want experience of the charity sector?
- Want to climb Kilimanjaro?
Volunteering, whether helping out in the COCO office, at an event or overseas project is one of the best ways to get involved and really make a difference! Talk to our volunteers and hear it from them! Call 0191 261 7427 or email gemma@coco.org.uk
STUDENT CLIMB KILI FOR KIDS: JUNE/JULY 2010
Over 30 students from the North East will be scaling the heights of Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro in support of COCO this June. Students have been recruited from Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Durham Universities and whilst in Tanzania many of them will also volunteer for COCO.
If you are interested in getting involved with our 2011 Student Climb Kili for Kids trek then you can find out the reasons why you should join us please click here.
To find out more about COCO's projects - the reason for your climb, please visit www.youtube.com/cococharity.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS WITH A DIFFERENCE
Whether climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, playing Golf with Celebrities or cycling the Coast-to-Coast route, COCO can suggest an event for you! COCO works closely with all our supporters, helping to develop fundraising ideas and ensuring supporters learn the vital impact of their fundraising achievements.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Join us at one of COCO's annual social events held in fantastic locations such as the Celebrity Golf Day, Winter Wonderland Ball or Question of Sport evening. Celebrities always support COCO events, bringing unique appeal and entertainment!
June 16th 2010 - COCO Celebrity Golf Day, De Vere Slaley Hall, Northumberland
December 4th 2010 - COCO Ball, Newcastle
RUNNING EVENTS WITH TEAMCOCO
TeamCOCO run across the UK and overseas in races such as the London Marathon, Great North Run, New York Marathon and Comrades Marathon in South Africa - join Team COCO and run towards brighter futures!
For TEAMCOCO EVENTS vist the TeamCOCO page
CRAMTAGS
Steve Cram's brother, Kevin, tragically fell ill and died whilst out running in 2001. Like most runners he was not carrying any ID. His identification was consequently delayed by several days adding to the distress of the incident. Dedicated to the memory of Kevin, Cramtags are small lightweight identity tags which lace easily and securely into your running shoe.
COCO can supply you with 1 or as many Cramtags as you would like. We ask for a donation of £1 per Cramtag (cheques made payable to COCO) and all you need to do is to send your cheque and a note detailing how many tags you would like and where they should be sent and we'll post them out to you.
Our address can be found in the 'Contact Us' section of the website.
SCHOOLS
COCO is running a series of African Maths Games Workshops developed in associating with the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (click here to see the workshop in action!). Pupils learn to play African maths strategy games whilst learning about African culture in a fun and stimulating way-helping children in the international community.
COCO can also offer the chance for your school to use case studies of children in COCO's projects as tools for teaching PSHE/Citizenship and Geography. Please contact Laura for more details laura@coco.org.uk
COCO can also help your school to...
- Organise a fair trade coffee morning for COCO
- Hold a non-uniform day for COCO
- Take part in sponsored events e.g. a sports day or danceathon
CORPORATE SUPPORT
By supporting COCO your company can also benefit by enhancing your Social Responsibilty and employee motivation whilst making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children by working towards brighter futures.
COCO can provide fundraising support, advice and information to ensure your fundraising is a success, and we will support you all the way, from planning an event to helping with publicity.
- Join us at one of COCO's events
- Support COCO through a range of exclusive sponsorship opportunites
- Nominate COCO as your company's Charity of the Year
- Organise small fundraising initiatives at work such as a cake sale or dress down day
COCO COLLECTIVE
Join the COCO Collective - a group of student volunteers taking part in fundraising collections - local, regional, national and international! There are also opportunities to collect at various sporting events, concerts and fantastic venues with other likeminded people helping to raise funds and awareness of COCO's work.
Enhance your CV and show future employers that you are reliable, motivated team player by volunteering for a worthwhile cause.
For more ideas and information on how to get involved please contact gemma@coco.org.uk or on 0191 2617417