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Snowdon 500 – A challenge for Prostate Cancer 16 May 2009
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Snowdon 500 Challenge Q
& A
When is the Snowdon 500
challenge taking place?
The Snowdon 500 Challenge to raise funds for
prostate cancer research is taking place on Saturday 16 May 2009. Why has this challenge
been organised?
To raise awareness of prostate cancer and to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Research Centre, which is carrying out cutting edge research to help find a cure and improve the survival and quality of life of men with prostate cancer. How do I register
You will need to register in advance to take part in
the Snowdon 500 Challenge and pay a non-refundable registration fee of
£25 to cover administration and costs of staging this charity
challenge event. There are 2 ways you can register for the Snowdon 500
Challenge:
Is
there a limit to the number of people able to take part
For
logistical and environmental reasons the maximum number of people
taking part in the Snowdon 500 Challenge will be limited to 500.
To ensure that you are one of them it is advisable to register for the
event as soon as you can. The web site will say if / when the maximum
number has been reached. How
much money will I have to raise
Obviously as
much as you can but while we’re asking all participants to aim to
raise £250 or more if they can, we recognise that for some that might
be difficult. So for those unable to raise £250 we simply ask you to
do your best and raise as much as you can. Click on the
following links to download a sponsorship
form and for information and help about fundraising. How should the funds I
raise be paid to the Prostate Cancer Research Centre?
There are three way ways to do this (and you can use
one or a combination of them). (1) Set up your own page on the Just
Giving Web site and select the Prostate Cancer Research Centre as
your charity. Your sponsors will then be able to pay on line. For step
by step details on setting up your own Just Giving page click here. (2) Send a cheque for the amount you have
raised together with your completed sponsorship forms to: Snowdon 500 (3) You can pay the funds you have raised
directly to the Prostate Cancer Research Centre on line using the
“make a donation” facility on the Centre’s own web site www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk
. Select Snowdon 500 from the drop down menu and follow the prompts to
make your payment. Remember you will also need to send your completed
sponsorship forms to the Research Centre at the address in 2 above. What if I am unable to
take part on the day but would still like to support the event by
making a donation?
You can send a cheque to the Research Centre at the
address in (2) above or make a donation on line as in (3) above. Your
support is very much appreciated and will help make a vital
contribution towards finding a cure for prostate cancer. Where is the starting
point?
The starting point is at Llanberis in North Wales
where participants will be asked to assemble at the Legacy
Royal Victoria Hotel opposite the Snowdon
Mountain Railway. What time should I
arrive at the start point?
The first groups of walkers will set off at around
7.30am to be taken by a free shuttle bus to Pen Y Pass where the
ascent of Mt Snowdon will commence. Other groups each comprising of
around ten people (made up of individuals or teams) will set off at
5-10 minute intervals thereafter until everyone has departed. The last
set of walkers will have begun their ascent by 2pm. Your actual start time will be sent to you once
registration forms for all 500 places have been submitted. What route will we be
going up?
After signing in and receiving a pre-climb briefing,
walkers will set off up the mountain using either the spectacular
Miners Track or the Pyg Track both of which start from Pen Y Pass. What route will we be
going down?
The route down will be by the Llanberis path. This
will bring weary walkers back to Llanberis and the finish point at the
Royal Victoria Hotel. Once there you will need to sign back in and
receive a certificate to take home and frame as proof that you took
part and completed the challenge. How long will it take?
If you are an experienced walker with good fitness
levels the walk should take you about five hours. Less experienced
walkers can expect to take a little longer to complete the ascent and
descent. Remember the Snowdon 500 Challenge is not a race but a
personal or team challenge to raise vital funds for prostate cancer
research. Will there be anyone to
help me on route?
Local safety marshals with considerable experience
of Snowdon will be deployed along the route up and down to help keep
you safe and to make sure that you do not accidentally stray from the
designated routes. What happens when I get
to the top?
In view of the large number of people taking part we
need to be careful to avoid congestion at the summit, both for safety
and environmental reasons. Of course you will get the opportunity to
take a rest and enjoy the beautiful views at the top before starting
your descent down to Llanberis and the finish point. What sort of level of
physical fitness will I need?
Those who wish to take part will need to be
reasonably fit and healthy. If you could do with a little assistance
getting into shape for the day you can follow the simple advice given
on this web site by clicking here. What if I have medical
problems
If you have any medical problems (epilepsy,
diabetes, high blood pressure, allergies for example) you should seek
medical advice before registering for this event. The registration
form for Snowdon 500 asks you let us know about any medical problems
you may have so that we are aware and in case we need to organise
assistance on the day. What do I need to bring
with me on the day?
You should bring a good pair of walking boots /
shoes, waterproofs and several layers of clothing to allow for
different weather conditions. For more advice on what to wear click
here. Who do I contact for
more information?
Email the Snowdon 500 event team at ….. info@snowdon500.co.uk Or telephone the organiser Matt Rannamets on: (tel. 07503 782616) |
