Road to the Rugby World Cup

Get ready for the ultimate virtual challenge, the Road to the Rugby World Cup!

Whether you’re a rugby fanatic, a fitness enthusiast, or just someone looking to achieve their New Year’s resolution, this is the challenge for you. So, grab your friends, your family, your coworkers, or even your neighbour’s dog, because it’s time to pledge your miles and embark on an epic journey from Cardiff to Paris and back as many times as we can in support of City Hospice!

Here’s the best part: you get to choose how you cover those miles!

Fancy a leisurely stroll through the park? Go for it! Want to conquer the distance on a unicycle? Why not! Prefer the bounciness of a space hopper? We won’t judge! The possibilities are as limitless as your imagination. Get ready to unleash your creativity and go the extra mile, quite literally, as we come together as a virtual community, pushing ourselves to reach our collective goal while having an absolute blast.

Pledge your miles now!

Are you a school or organisation?

Are you a school teacher interested in encouraging your students to stay physically active during the school holidays? Are you a team leader within an organisation eager to get your staff moving?

If you belong to a school or organisation, why not consider fundraising as a team? By signing up together, we will connect with you to discuss your collective efforts. Once you have achieved your mileage goals, we will supply you with personalised certificates to recognise and reward your school or organisation’s participation.

Pledge your miles now!

The Road to the Rugby World Cup is more than just a challenge; it’s a celebration of teamwork, fitness, and the sheer joy of knowing we are supporting the community together. It’s about inspiring each other, pushing our limits, and having a ton of fun along the way. So, gather your crew, lace up your trainers, inflate those space hoppers, and let’s make this journey unforgettable.

Supporting your local hospice during the Rugby World Cup is an exciting and meaningful challenge. The Welsh Rugby Team has a rich history and has consistently been a strong contender in international rugby.

Together, we’ll leave a trail of sweat, laughter, and pure determination as we make our way towards the Rugby World Cup, whilst supporting City Hospice in ‘Caring for Cardiff’. The countdown has begun, so join us on this incredible adventure and let’s make every mile count!

How to get involved

Step 1: Pledge your miles

Join the ultimate virtual challenge, the Road to the Rugby World Cup, and make your commitment by pledging your miles. Take the first step towards an incredible journey from Cardiff to Paris and back, as we aim to cover as many miles as possible. Fill out a simple form, telling us all about you and what you will be doing to complete your chosen miles.

Step 2: Set up your JustGiving page

Now that you've pledged your miles, it's time to set up your JustGiving page. This will be your platform to track your progress and showcase your dedication to the Road to the Rugby World Cup challenge. Share your page with friends and family to inspire them to support your journey. Whether it's through donations, words of encouragement, or joining you in the challenge, their involvement will make a significant impact. We ask all participants to raise a minimum of £150, but no need to fret – we have plenty of online support to help you reach your target. Get ready to harness the power of your community and make a difference as you strive towards reaching our collective goal.

Step 3: Go the distance

It's time to put your plans into action and go the distance! The beauty of this challenge is that you get to choose how you cover those miles. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll through the park, conquering the distance on a unicycle, or bouncing around on a space hopper, the choice is yours. Let your imagination run wild as you push yourself to new limits. As we come together as a virtual community, we'll push ourselves to reach our collective goal while having an absolute blast.

Step 4: Don't forget to tell us when you have completed your miles

Congratulations! You've completed the Road to the Rugby World Cup challenge. Now, it's time to celebrate your achievement and let us know. You should have received a link in your welcome email with the completion form. By informing us of your completion, you contribute to the collective success of our virtual community. Together, we'll revel in the joy of accomplishing our goals, forging unforgettable memories, and supporting a cause that matters. If you raise over £150 you’ll also be sent a FREE t-shirt and medal for your achievements*.

*Individual fundraisers only. One per registrant.

What do you get?

✅ A virtual fundraising pack, including social media images and fundraising tips

✅ Regular emails with advice on how to keep on track throughout the month

✅ A brand new City Hospice t-shirt on completion*

✅ A coveted Hospice Heroes medal on completion*

*For individuals who raise over £150. Organisations and schools will receive custom certificates.

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Why do we need your support?

Here at City Hospice, we care for patients and their families at what can be the most difficult time of their lives. On average, we receive 100 new patient referrals per month and look after 550 patients at any one time. Our aim is to ensure every patient can live their life to the fullest for as long as possible and create lasting memories for their families. We offer bereavement counselling and support for anyone in Cardiff experiencing loss and grief. Our services are provided free of charge, meaning we need to raise more than £2.3m each year to ensure we can keep caring for Cardiff.

How will my money be spent?

Pays for refreshments for our monthly bereavement coffee mornings

Providing counselling to patients and their loved ones

Providing reflexology and complimentary therapies to patients and loved ones

Covers the running of our patient minibus for a month

Pays for a day of nursing care for a patient facing a life-limiting illness

Pays for the counselling for a bereaved family member

FAQs

When does Road to the Rugby World Cup take place?

The virtual challenge will begin on 1^st August and will run through to 31st August in the lead up to the first Rugby World Cup game

How much do I need to raise?

We ask that you raise a minimum of £150 per person through sponsorship of your challenge. This will also ensure you will receive your free City Hospice t-shirt and medal for free!

How can I achieve my distance?

You can pledge as many miles as you want! Our aim is to see how many times we can get from Cardiff to Paris through this fun virtual challenge. Why not aim to get to Paris and back yourself and pledge to complete 900 miles?

Can more than one person take part?

Yes! Get your friends, family, colleagues, gym class, school friends involved and pledge as many miles between you as you can.

Can I enter as an organisation or school?

Absolutely. Once you have registered as a school or organisation, a member of the team will reach out to you. For your efforts, you will receive certificates to be awarded in your school/organisation.

Can children take part?

Of course! This is a challenge for all – you get to set your own goals and how you achieve them.

What support will I receive?

We will be with you every step of the way providing regular updates via email and you’ll have access to our Heroes Area full of social images and tips.

Do you have more questions?

If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us via fundraising@cityhospice.org.uk

Road to the Rugby World Cup

Get ready for the ultimate virtual challenge, the Road to the Rugby World Cup!

Here’s the best part: you get to choose how you cover those miles!

Are you a school or organisation?

Supporting your local hospice during the Rugby World Cup is an exciting and meaningful challenge. The Welsh Rugby Team has a rich history and has consistently been a strong contender in international rugby.

Together, we’ll leave a trail of sweat, laughter, and pure determination as we make our way towards the Rugby World Cup, whilst supporting City Hospice in ‘Caring for Cardiff’. The countdown has begun, so join us on this incredible adventure and let’s make every mile count!