Richard Astle, Chairman of Shine, is embarking on a year of challenges to mark his 10th anniversary as Chair of the charity Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality - Shine.

1. Name your
Challenge!
Whether it’s a 10K run,
a half marathon,
walking in Derbyshire,
trekking through Morocco,
or completing a fun run ...
we have a challenge for you!
Join Shine Chair, Richard Astle, on a
remarkable year and help transform
the lives of everyone living with spina
bifida and hydrocephalus.

2. The
Chairman’s
Challenge
Richard Astle, Chairman of Shine, is embarking on a year of challenges
to mark his 10 anniversary as Chair of this Peterborough-based charity.
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Richard is hoping to raise £25,000 to fund a new Health and Wellbeing Centre for
people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
As the Managing Director of Athene Communications, Richard has set himself these
challenges: three 10K runs, five half marathons and a trek across the Sahara
Desert!
This is a huge undertaking and Richard would appreciate your support through
sponsorship, or maybe you could challenge yourself to run or trek with him?
If you would like more information about The Chairman’s Challenge, please contact
Clara Gill on E: clara.gill@shinecharity.org.uk or T: 01733 421307

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Nick Beer 10K, Llandudno, Wales
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Challenge One
9.2.2014
Race details:
ENTRY ON THE DAY
AVAILABLE
The Nick Beer 10K is a memorial race held
in Llandudno, Wales.
This will be the first event in Richard’s
calendar and it would be great to see you
there at the beginning of this monumental
year of challenges.
Deadline for entry is 3.2.2014
http://nwrrc.co.uk/nick-beer-10km-event.html

4. Challenge Two
Larne 1/2 Marathon, Larne, Northern Ireland
22.3.2014
Race details:
Taking in the beautiful scenery of Larne,
Northern Ireland, this is the second
Chairman’s Challenge which will see the
race distance increase to a 13.1 mile halfmarathon.
ENTRY ON THE DAY
AVAILABLE
WALKING OPTION
AVAILABLE
TEAM RELAY
AVAILABLE
As well as the full run option, Larne offers
both a team relay and walking option - so
there’s a way for everyone to get involved!
http://larnehalfmarathon.webs.com

5. Challenge Three
Sheffield 1/2 Marathon, Sheffield
6.4.2014
Race details:
FUN RUN OPTION
AVAILABLE
The Sheffield half-marathon will see
Richard return to his home town with
friends and family present to cheer him
along.
If the half-marathon distance is too far,
why not try the fun run? Every step makes
a difference to the essential work of Shine.
Deadline for entry: 25.3.2014
http://www.sheffieldmarathon.com/

6. Challenge Four
Leeds 1/2 Marathon, Leeds
11.5.2014
Race details:
FUN RUN OPTION
AVAILABLE
Shine Patron and BBC pundit, Danny Mills,
will be joining Richard for this popular run
right through the centre of Leeds.
If the 13.1 mile option is a bit far for you,
why not sign up for the fun run?
Deadline for race entry: 9.5.2014
http://www.runforall.com/half-marathon/leeds/

7. Challenge Five
World Cup 10K, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
July 2014
Race details:
INTERNATIONAL
CHALLENGE
Richard will be joined by Shine Patron and BBC pundit, Danny Mills,
on this 10K run with a World Cup samba vibe!
If you’re in Brazil at the time of the event, get in touch and we can
arrange for you to run this race with Richard, Danny and all the fans
that join in to truly make this event Shine!
To find out more contact Louise Tyler E: louise.tyler@shinecharity.org.uk T: 01733 421353

8. Challenge Six
Dales Destroyer, 40 mile hike, Derbyshire
16.8.2014
TEAM RELAY
AVAILABLE
Hike details:
The Dales Destroyer is better known as the Limestone Way, a 40 mile
walk across Derbyshire from Castleton to Tissington taking in many
of the best known and most beautiful parts of the Peak District dales.
Our aim is to complete the walk in the course of one day, starting at
7am and finishing by 9pm on 16 August 2014.
There are three ways to be involved:
1. Join me and attempt to complete the whole walk in one day.
2. Join me at various stages of the walk, completing sections of the
challenge according to your own plan.
3. Form a team and compete against other teams to see who can
conquer the Dales Destroyer first! - PRIZES FOR THE FIRST THREE
TEAMS HOME!
To find out more please see:
W: chairmanschallenge.co.uk
or contact Louise Tyler on E: louise.tyler@shinecharity.org.uk
T: 01733 421353

9. Challenge Seven
Great North Run, Gateshead
7.9.2014
Race details:
FUN RUN OPTION
AVAILABLE
Quite simply the world’s greatest halfmarathon event!
Come and join Richard in experiencing a
very special event, either as a halfmarathon or fun-runner, and witness one
of the greatest spectacles in the British
sports calendar.
http://www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=1

10. Challenge Eight
Perkins Great Eastern Run, Peterborough
19.10.2014
Race details:
FUN RUN OPTION
AVAILABLE
One of the fastest growing runs in the UK
with more competitors than ever in 2013!
Join Richard in Peterborough, the city in
which he has worked for many years, and
experience this flat, fast run!
If the 13.1 miles sounds daunting, why not
join Shine’s Benny Bear in the Fun Run?
http://www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk/

11. Challenge Nine
Trek Morocco
31.10.2014
INTERNATIONAL
CHALLENGE
Trek details:
Here is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to trek through the deserts of
Morocco, and experience the beauty, history and hospitality of this
ancient nation.
The ten-day trek will be a great challenge to really test your fitness as
you fundraise significant amounts towards the work of Shine.
To find out more please visit:
http://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/sahara-desert-trek

12. Challenge Ten
Santa Dash, London
December 2014
Race details:
End this amazing year of challenges with festive cheer and join us for
the Santa Dash, a fun run with every single person dressed as Santa
Claus!
What better way to give a gift to Shine?!
WATCH THIS SPACE - DETAILS TO FOLLOW - SUMMER 2014

13. How will we use the money
you fundraise?
Shine’s new Health and Wellbeing Centre ...
By providing the first ever specialised Centre of its type in England, Shine
will provide a vital focus for supporting the health and wellbeing needs of
our members with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
They will be able to access:
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Individual ‘whole person’ health appointments with qualified Shine
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Occupational therapy assessments and advice
Nurse consultations for specific issues
Health courses focusing on a specific area of health
New parent sessions for parents with disabled newborns
Parent support and networking sessions
Wheelchair advice
Training courses in wheelchair skills
Support in communicating with GPs and consultants
Remote access to health professionals through Skype
Independent living skills in an accessible training kitchen facility
Equipment and aids to try.
The Centre’s outreach services will offer:
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Telephone, e-mail and Skype access for advice
A range of information resources on all aspects of spina bifida and
hydrocephalus
Advice for professionals
Training courses and health events
Peer support groups
Healthy Living initiatives

14. From everyone we work
with here at Shine ...
Thank you!