Swimming the channel
Supporter Caroline Muggeridge from Holt is doing a solo swim across the English Channel in July. One of the charities she is raising money for is the EAAA. It's an extremely challenging environment so if you would like to support Caroline in her efforts please click on this link
The Three Peaks Yacht Race
As if climbing the three peaks of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon isn't enough Andrew Bryant is undertaking this challenge by sailing between the peaks then running (after cycling from the docking point) up each one. The entire race involves a total of 389 miles of difficult coastal sailing, 26 miles of cycling and 72 miles of running, with approximately 14,000 feet of ascent, including 2000 feet between Ennerdale and Scafell Pike, to reach the highest points in Wales, England and Scotland. Read more about the event here or sponsor Andrew.
Maize Maze
Challenge yourself to walk around the annual Maize Maze at Milton in Cambridgeshire and see if you can find your way out. Proceeds from the sale of the maps are donated to the EAAA. The Maize Maze is open between 16 July and 5th September. Find out more here
Charity Walk
A team of insurance brokers and financial advisers who all work for Oval in Ipswich took part in the Orwell Walk on June 26th in aid of the EAAA. Please visit their sponsorship page
On the same day Keith Dunstan took part in the Pathfinder March. Please support Keith
Charity Skydive
86 year old supporter Elizabeth Lake is undertaking a charity skydive for the EAAA. Please visit her sponsorship page
Cycle LEJOG
Kevin Garfoot from Brampton is planning to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats - setting off on May 26th. To support him please visit his sponsorship page.
Climbing Kilimanjaro
A number of our supporters are raising funds this year by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa's highest mountain. Neil Sheppard and Alison Bass undertook the challenge in February 2011. Please visit their sponsorship page.
A team from St Ives-based firm Gunite also tackled the climb in February. Led by Managing Director Jerry Otter the team of five used the event to launch a year of fundraising activities for the EAAA. Find out more about their charity challenges and support them here.
Walking Hadrians Wall
Justin Murr from North West Norfolk has walked the length of Hadrian's Wall and back again - covering some 200 miles in 10 days and carrying all his kit with him to camp overnight. He was accompanied by work colleagues for different stages of the trip. Please support Justin
Round Britain Trip
Gary Currier and Roy Griffen are members of the Norfolk Velocette Club in Great Yarmouth. They are raising funds for the EAAA by visiting Lands End and John O'Groats starting and finishing in Great Yarmouth. They are undertaking this challenge on 50 year old Velocette Venoms and hope to raise £1,000 for the charity. Please visit their sponsorship page.
Matty's Big Run
A truly amazing achievement by Matt Harrison who ran all the way from John O'Groats to Lands End in under 29 days - running 30 miles a day and not having a single rest day on the journey. Raising funds for the EAAA because we helped save a friend's life after a motorbike crash. Read Matt's blog for more info.
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