Fundraising Events
Summary: Take on a challenge today! We have something for everyone, a wide range of activities and locations to suit all ages, interests and abilities. Your participation in any of our fundraising events makes a real difference and raises much-needed funds for NCBI.
NCBI Events and Challenges 2012
Get involved today! Download NCBI's List of 2012 Events and Challenges.
NCBI 10km Run Phoenix Park
The first ever NCBI 10km Run will take place on Sunday 1st April in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. This is suitable for men and women of all running abilities.
Bag Pack in Dublin & Kildare
We urgently need 500 volunteers to help out at our bag pack on Saturday 21st April in Dublin and Kildare branches of Dunnes Stores. Your support is invaluable.
Blazing Motorbikers' Trip to Scotland
Spend three nights in scenic Scotland with the Blazing Motorbikers over the May Bank Holiday Weekend to raise funds for NCBI and Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Flora Women’s Mini Marathon
An event that needs no explanation by now, join our Flora Women's Mini Marathon team on Monday 4th June. Receive your sponsorship pack in the New Year.
Blazing Saddles – Mizen to Malin Head Cycle
This 650km cycle will see our group travel from South to North from Saturday 23rd to Friday 29th June. It's a wonderful opportunity to travel the length of the country and take in the wonderful scenery along the way, while at the same time completing a worthwhile challenge.
Blazing Saddles – Trip to Tipp Cycle
The annual Trip to Tipp takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August.
Blazing Saddles – 4 City Cycle Challenge
The second annual 4 City Cycle Challenge, which sees cyclists travel 400km from Cork to Dublin, will take place from Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th September. Check out last year's event on our Facebook Page.
Holmpatrick Cup Golf Competition
For only €5 per person you could compete for a chance to play at the home of golf, St Andrews, from 7th to 9th October. Follow the link above for more information.
Overseas Challenge
There will be an exciting and challenging overseas event organised for late 2012. More details will follow shortly.
Greenway Walk from Newport to Mulranny
Walking the 18km from Newport to Mulranny from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th November will take our group along the world class, mainly traffic-free cycling and walking facility which primarily follows the line of the famous Great Western Midlands Railway, which closed in 1937.
NCBI Trees of Light
A big thank you to everyone who supported NCBI's Trees of Light Campaign last year by sponsoring a bulb on our Christmas Tree on Grafton Street, Dublin or at Dublin Airport.
Parachute Jump
Face your fears and do a 10,000 ft parachute jump to raise money for NCBI. This event takes place all year round.