Prostate Cancer Research Centre

Snowdon 500 Challenge – 19th & 20th May 2012

 

Helping to find a cure for prostate cancer

 

It´s not too late - still time to take part in this year´s Snowdon 500 Challenge or The Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge

 


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Snowdon 500 Challenge – 2012 : Fifth Anniversary Event

The annual Snowdon 500 Charity Challenge has raised more than £600,000 for prostate cancer research in it’s first 4 years and the next Snowdon 500 Challenge will be held over the weekend of Saturday 19th May and Sunday 20th May 2012. As it will be our 5th anniversary event we are planning to make this the best and most innovative charity challenge experience so far.

For 2012 it will again be possible to take part in the traditional challenge of climbing Mt Snowdon and choosing either the Saturday (19th May) or Sunday (20th May) to make the ascent. But for the very first time we will also be holding a separate event – The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge climbing Pen Y Fan (Brecon Beacons), Cadair Idris (Mid Wales) and finally Mt Snowdon.


Snowdon 500 Challenge 

Register now to take part in the 5th anniversary Snowdon 500 Challenge choosing to climb Mt Snowdon (at 1085m the highest mountain in England & Wales) on either Saturday 19th May 2012 or Sunday 20th May 2012. In order to take part you must register in advance and pay a non refundable registration fee of £30. The registration fee will go towards the costs and expenses of staging the event and ensure that all sponsorship funds raised by participants will go directly to the Prostate Cancer Research Centre. You can register now by completing the on-line registration form and pay your £30 registration fee securely by debit / credit card. Places will be strictly limited to 500.

Rugby Legend Dean Richards has signed up to tackle the Snowdon 500 Challenge.

Dean Richards

The former England and British & Irish Lions Rugby Union player will be participating in the Snowdon 500 Challenge on Saturday19th May and Sunday 20th May. Widely regarded as one of the top number 8’s in the world, Dean was capped 48 times for England and 6 times for the British Lions. Dean will also be joining us on our Saturday evening celebration buffet at the Royal Victoria Hotel and will no doubt share some of his experiences from a long and illustrious rugby career as both player and coach.

Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge 

Participation in the Welsh 3 Peaks event will be grueling and arduous and should only be attempted by those fully confident in their levels of fitness and with good experience of hill and mountain walking including ability to confidently navigate ascent and descent routes. You will  climb Pen Y Fan and Cadair Idris on Saturday 19th May and Mt Snowdon on Sunday 20th May 2012. 

Click here for more details and to register

 

Beacon Maps – Mountain Guides for Walkers and Climbers

Beacon Maps – (www.beaconmaps.co.uk) are supporting the Snowdon 500 – Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge and have produced a bespoke set of 3 detailed laminated (all-weather) maps covering Pen Y Fan, Cadair Idris and Snowdon. The maps include route markings, way-point and GPS data. These maps retail at £15.95 for the set but we will be sending a set free of charge to everyone who has registered to take part in the Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge. Anyone wanting to purchase these unique maps separately should send an email to info@beaconmaps.co.uk or tel. 0116 2770 182 or go to the Beacon Maps website.


5th Anniversary Snowdon 500 Buff

Snowdon 500 - 5th anniversary Buff

We are delighted that Buffera Ltd producers of the world renowned Buff multifunctional head-wear are once again lending their support to the Snowdon 500 Challenge. To mark the 5th anniversary of the Snowdon 500 Charity Challenge we will be giving every participant in the Snowdon 500 and Welsh 3 Peaks Challenges one of the Buffs specially designed for Snowdon 500 (see aside) to keep as a memento and reward for taking part in this years events and supporting the Prostate Cancer Research Centre. This Buff is a unique design and will not be available to purchase at any retail outlet or shop. The only way to get one of these unique buffs will be to sign up for either the Snowdon 500 Challenge or the Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge. So why not do something special this year and register to take part now.


What’s it all about 

In the UK more than 30,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer annually and around 10,000 men die of this terrible disease – on average that’s at least one death every hour on every day. It’s because prostate cancer affects so many men and their families / friends that we organise the Snowdon 500 Charity Challenge as a way of making more people aware of this killer disease and to raise the funds that are essential for the research effort into finding ways of improving the treatment of prostate cancer can continue. Click here to learn more about the work of PCRC.

By taking part you will not only summit the highest mountain in England & Wales but do so in the company of likeminded people from all over the UK. You will be rewarded by a fantastic and enjoyable mountain experience. There is no greater personal satisfaction than knowing that the sponsorship funds you raise will make an important contribution to the work of the Prostate Cancer Research Centre in its quest to find a cure for the most frequently diagnosed male cancer.  So help us make the Snowdon 500 5th Anniversary event a very special one and sign up now to take part.

Snowdon 500 slideshow

Play slideshow from the first 4 years

Dr Heather Payne

 

Dr Heather Payne (Consultant Clinical Oncologist at University College Hospital, London) said....

"Prostate cancer has traditionally been a 'cinderella' tumour and the needs of men with this disease have sometimes been poorly met. However in the last 10 years we have seen very significant advances in the detection and treatment of this cancer. There is still a long way to go and the important work at the Prostate Cancer Research Centre is helping us to understand prostate cancer more fully. The developments and discoveries by PCRC are very exciting and represent part of the future for defeating this dreadful disease and improving the outcome for men with prostate cancer.

The Snowdon 500 Challenge has been a huge success and I would strongly encourage you to participate in the current event for a very worthy cause"

"Paul Bennett (Director of fund-raising and communications at Prostate Cancer Research Centre) said... 

"Over the last 4 years Snowdon 500 has raised a magnificent £600,000 to support our vital research. Snowdon is a fantastic mountain and presents a significant challenge but despite this every one of our walkers returns with a smile on their face. This is partly because of the sense of achievement on completing the challenge but also because they know they have raised much needed funds for prostate cancer research.

The Snowdon 500 is a very friendly event suitable for all ages, genders and abilities. Even if you have never set foot on a mountain before you will be very welcome to join us. Having taken part in every Snowdon 500 myself I can strongly recommend taking part. Teams are always welcome (why not ask friends, family or work colleagues to join you) but if you want to come on your own (and many do) then we would love to see you.

On behalf of our research team I would like to thank you for your support and look forward to meeting you at Snowdon 500 in 2012."
 

For more information about the important work being done by the Prostate Cancer Research Centre click here.

For more information about prostate cancer and its symptoms click here.

  
If you are unable to take part in the Snowdon 500 Challenge this year you can still help and make a difference by making an online donation via Just Giving.

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Business Sponsorship Opportunities

There are opportunities for businesses of all sizes to be involved with Snowdon 500 2012 and the Welsh 3 peaks Challenge. Your business can benefit in many ways from supporting Snowdon 500 ..click here to find out more.

Snowdon 500 Prize Draw

Tickets for the 2012 Snowdon 500 draw will be available soon and the top prize will be a fantastic private Villa holiday (for up to 6 people) in the South of Spain plus a £500 flight vouchers. Other prizes include £250 in cash; Memory Map hand held GPS; Kindle - wifi edition. Click here for more details.

Royal Victoria Hotel - Llanberis

The Snowdon 500 Challenge is staged from the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis. The hotel is now fully booked for the nights of Friday 18th and Saturday 19th May but there may be cancellations so if you want to stay at this hotel it may be worth calling them on 01286 870253 to check availability (quote Snowdon 500). There are however many other accommodation options in the Llanberis area – click here for the latest accommodation list and prices.

Red Dragon accommodation available

Red Dragon Holidays have Aran Cottage available - sleeps up to 10 in 3 double rooms, 1 twin room and 1 double sofa bed - £105 per night for up to 10 people - works out at £10.50 per person. The cottage is available for the weekend of the Snowdon 500 Challenge. The cottage is only a few miles from Llanberis and the owner will provide free transport to and from the event

PCRC Scientists Make Important Discovery

Scientists at the Prostate Cancer Research Centre have made an important discovery about the spread of prostate cancer. Funds raised by Snowdon 500 participants are helping to take this work forward to identify drugs that that may eventually prevent prostate cancer cells spreading. Click here to read more

Learn Hill Craft.com support Snowdon 500

LearnHillcraft.com  are offering Snowdon 500 participants a 15% discount from their range of hillwalking and navigation courses. learn how to stay safe and avoid getting lost in the Hills - check out their web site and see what's on offer then book any course and confirm you are a Snowdon 500 participant to receive your 15% discount.