As part of the Oxfordshire Mind Team, you’ll also receive lots of support throughout the process, from training and fundraising tips to a friendly face when you cross the finishing line!
How we’ll support you
- A dedicated point of contact throughout your journey – Leanne is there to support you from fundraising to the finish line
- A fundraising pack with lots of advice and tips on how to maximise your fundraising efforts
- Help in sharing your story, whether through the local paper, online or on social media.
- An Oxfordshire Mind T-shirt or technical vest and T-shirts for your supporters
- A certificate to acknowledge your sporting and fundraising achievements
- Real-life examples of on how your efforts are making a difference to people living with mental health problems.
7k in 7 Days
Self isolating and need some exercise? Take on our 7k in 7 Days Challenge. Walk up and down the stairs or run round the garden to look after your mental & physical wellbeing and support a great cause
Many of us are at home and not able to do as much exercise as we like. Physical activity can support your mental health, so please support Oxfordshire Mind and take on 7k in 7 days!
Ideas for our 7k in 7 Days challenge:
- Start the day with a jog around the living room
- Hold walking meetings on zoom
- Walk up and down the stairs
- Dance around the kitchen making lunch
- Climb up and down the stairs at coffee break,
- 50 laps around the garden in the evening.
- Pick something you love to do, or choose something new. The choice is yours!
Fundraising ideas:
- Ask your friends to donate the value of their commute, gym membership or their regular coffee from the coffee shop
- Ask your family to suggest fun and wacky ways for you to get your steps in around the house and garden – And you have to complete this in exchange for a donation
Oxfordshire Mind needs your support now more than ever.
Information on how to maintain your personal wellbeing given the Coronavirus can be found here
Oxford Half Marathon
Get your birthday hats out to celebrate the 10th edition of the Oxford Half in October 2020!
The scenic 13.1 mile route starts in Oxford city centre and takes in world-famous museums, colleges and parks. Live music, local bands and DJs will be there to keep you motivated all the way to the finish line.
We’ve partnered with the Virgin Sport as a local charity partner!
Date: 11 October 2020
Registration fee: Free with one of our charity places
Fundraising target: £200
Bike Oxford
Bike Oxford offers a choice of three marked routes of 25, 50 and 80 miles, taking in the best of the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside.
Date: TBC
Registration fee: Free with one of our charity places
Fundraising target: £200
Blenheim 7k
Run through the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace. There are three events to choose from: the main 7k, a 4 mile-race for buggies and wheelchairs and a 1 mile run for under 15s.
Entry to the race includes entry to the grounds for participants and their supporters. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the splendour of the grounds, picnic or you can buy refreshments at the cafes and restaurants.
Date: TBC
Registration fee: Free with one of our charity places
Fundraising target: £100
London Marathon
This year we have a team of supporters running the London Marathon in support of Oxfordshire Mind.
Date: 4th October 2020
We don’t have charity spaces available, but if you’ve been successful securing a place through the public ballot system then we’d love to have you as part of Team Oxfordshire Mind! We can offer you lots of encouragement, support, and advice for fundraising and training along the way.
You can take part in these events and join #TeamOxMind whether you take up one of our places or secure a place independently – please get in touch!
If you have any questions about any of the above events then please contact us at fundraising@oxfordshiremind.org.uk.
‘An amazing experience for such a fantastic course. Can’t explain the feeling I got when finishing knowing I raised a lot of money for people like me who have and are struggling. I commend Oxfordshire mind for their fantastic work they do.’
Oxford Half Marathon Runner