Looking for a. Challenge? for Raise funds for National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society. To support everyone living with RA and JIA

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1 Looking for a Challenge? for 2019 Raise funds for National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society To support everyone living with RA and JIA

2 2 NATIONAL RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SOCIETY ABOUT NRAS The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) was started in 2001 because of a severe lack of information and support available for people living in the UK with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In 2014 NRAS launched an additional service, JIA-at-NRAS, for children, young people, adults and families affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). RA and JIA are very painful, debilitating, systemic autoimmune conditions with no cure. The diseases leave sufferers with swollen joints and in severe pain and the effect on the day-to-day life of those with the diseases and their families can be devastating. RA and JIA can be considered invisible illnesses, especially when there are no obvious physical characteristics or inconsistent and fluctuating symptoms. The NRAS mission is to support everyone living with the impact of RA and JIA at the start and at every stage of their journey, to inform and be their first choice for reliable information to empower all to take control of their RA and JIA.

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4 4 NATIONAL RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SOCIETY RUNNING Brighton Marathon 14th April Distance: 26.2 Miles One of the flatter UK marathons with the route taking you around the sights of the city before you race down the home straight towards the pier and the finish line. Vitality 10k London 27th May Distance: 6.2 Miles The London 10K is a race which starts and finishes in St James s Park with Buckingham Palace in the background. Great North Run 8th September Distance: 13.1 Miles The Great North Run is the biggest and most famous of half marathons, nothing compares to running over the iconic Tyne Bridge and onto the finish in the picturesque coastal town of South Shields. Royal Parks Half Marathon 13th October Distance: 13.1 Miles Take part in this popular London half marathon starting and finishing in Hyde Park, with the crowds cheering you on every step of the way! fundraising@nras.org.uk, call or log onto our website

5 CHALLENGE EVENTS CYCLING RideLondon 100 4th August Distance: 100 Miles An event made famous by some fantastic world cyclists at the 2012 Olympic Games! London to Brighton 15th September Distance: 55 Miles You will be rewarded with amazing views on this 55 mile city to coast cycling challenge. Take part and nominate NRAS as your chosen charity. fundraising@nras.org.uk or call to book your challenge

6 6 NATIONAL RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SOCIETY OVERSEAS TREKS Conquer the Great Wall of China in 2019 or any of the other amazing treks available: Kilimanjaro Trek Sahara Desert Trek Great Wall of China Trek Iceland Trek call or log onto our website

7 Adrenaline Rush Are you an adrenaline junkie? Why not sign up for one of our breathtaking events like wing walking, a tandem skydive, bungee jumping, abseiling or zip line... take your pick, dates and locations to suit you. Contact the NRAS fundraising team to find out more ADRENALINE RUSH CHALLENGES CHALLENGE EVENTS Big Lakes Challenge TEAM BUILDING CHALLENGES 14th -16th June CANOE : RIDE : TREK Based in Keswick: 3-day event with the triathlon taking place on the Day 2. This challenge is not a race and is designed to be a team activity for participants of all abilities. fundraising@nras.org.uk or call to book your challenge

8 8 NATIONAL RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SOCIETY Fun for all the Family Why not take part in or organise a family friendly fundraising event or activity to help change the lives of those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

9 CHALLENGE EVENTS NRAS estimates that one in every 133 people in the UK is living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Every secondary school in the country will have at least one young person living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. To find out more about JIA visit the JIA-at-NRAS website

10 10 NATIONAL RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SOCIETY FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS There are lots of ways to get involved Look out for Santa Dashes or Halloween Walks, mini Mudders or Colour runs in your local area that are family friendly and choose NRAS or JIA-at-NRAS as the charity you fundraise for. You can organise your own bespoke event such as a quiz night, sponsored silence, or bake cakes and cookies to sell at your workplace or school. Almost any idea can be turned into a fundraiser and we can help you with a fundraising guide, balloons, t shirts and running vests, collection boxes and sponsor forms. fundraising@nras.org.uk, call or log onto our website

11 #wearpurpleforjia CHALLENGE EVENTS The annual NRAS campaign to support children and young people in the UK living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) Every year JIA-at-NRAS raises vital awareness and funds with the #wearpurpleforjia campaign. In 2019 #wearpurpleforjia will take place on Friday 7th June. To order your fundraising pack for the #wearpurpleforjia campaign in 2019 visit or phone HOLD A FAMILY FUNDRAISER ORGANISE A DRESS DOWN DAY AT SCHOOL We can support your school with a special fundraising and awareness raising pack. HOLD A CAKE STALL FUNDRAISER Join us and support all those living in the UK with JIA and their families.

12 12 NATIONAL RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SOCIETY NOMINATE NRAS Can t find your Challenge? Why not choose your own? Take part in one of these events and nominate NRAS as your chosen charity: Own places events in 2019: Paris Marathon 14th April 2019 Bristol 10k 5th May 2019 The All Nations Triathlon Dorney Lake 11th May 2019 Great Wall Marathon 19th May 2019 Edinburgh Half Marathon 26th May 2019 Blackpool Pier to Pier Sea Swim 21st July 2019 Snowdonia Challenge August 2019 Aspire Solent Lake Swims 18th Aug/ 2nd & 16th September 2019 Thames Bridges Challenge 7th September 2019 London to Brighton Cycle 15th September 2019 London Marathon Walk 28th September 2019 Great Scottish 10K 28th & 29th September 2019 Cardiff Half Marathon 6th October 2019 Birmingham Half Marathon 13th October 2019 Land s End to John O Groats Self-organised challenge fundraising@nras.org.uk, call or log onto our website

13 CHALLENGE EVENTS What will go on your 2019 Bucket List? LONDON MARATHON Sahara Desert Trek Skydive/abseiling Triathlon

14 NATIONAL RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SOCIETY Other ways to give Company Giving No matter how big or small your company is, there are several ways it can support the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) and the work we do to help all those in the UK living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). With a charity partnership company colleagues can have fun and take part in fundraising, volunteering activities and sport/challenge events with charity places in prominent runs and cycle rides across the country including Ride London 100, Brighton Marathon and Royal Parks Half Marathon. To discuss becoming a corporate partner contact our fundraising team on or us at fundraising@nras.org.uk. Payroll Giving Payroll giving is the most tax-efficient way to donate to NRAS. For example, a 10 a month donation would only cost you 8 because payroll giving donations are deducted before tax. You can donate any amount and can stop your donation whenever you like. To find out how you can sign up to payroll giving contact our fundraising team on or us at fundraising@nras.org.uk. NRAS Lottery Tickets bought in the NRAS lottery help the charity to continue supporting those with RA and JIA in the UK and give you a chance to win 25,000 each week! You can sign up to the NRAS lottery online at or call the Unity Helpline on p from every pound comes directly to NRAS

15 NRAS Shop Look at our NRAS Merchandise which you can buy online at CHALLENGE EVENTS BUY ONLINE If you have one of our charity places for a run or/challenge or bought your own place once registered, we will support you all the way by providing you with a fundraising pack and NRAS running vest or T-shirts for your event. NRAS Running Vests each NRAS T-Shirts each NRAS Wrist Bands 2.50 each JIA T-Shirts each (Adult & Child sizes available) JIA Wrist Bands (Blue) 2.50 each (Adult & Child sizes available) JIA Wrist Bands (Green) 2.50 each (Adult & Child sizes available)

16 NRAS Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week (RAAW) 17th -23rd June 2019 With RAAW, our aim is to educate and inform the public about exactly what rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is and how it impacts those living with the condition. We also raise awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis. Throughout the week we share personal stories, raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and fundraise to support those living with RA. To take part RAAW and receive a fundraising pack for 2019 please contact the fundraising team using the contact details below. RAAW Tea Party RAAW BBQ RAAW Quiz Night fundraising@nras.org.uk or call to book your challenge Helpline: General: e: helpline@nras.org.uk w: Ground Floor 4 Switchback Office Park Gardner Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 7RJ NRAS_UK healthunlocked.com/nras healthunlocked.com/jia NRAS is a registered charity in England and Wales ( ) and Scotland (SC039721). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales ( ).