Events and Challenges

Fundraise for Deafblind UK and give people with sight and hearing loss a brighter future

With an estimated 450,000 people in the UK living with deafblindness, your support really makes a difference. It means that our experts can continue providing practical and emotional support to thousands of deafblind people each year - rebuilding confidence, empowering independance and ending isolation.

Whether you want to remember a loved one or achieve a personal goal, there are so many ways to get involved.

Scroll down to explore our event calendar, or come up with your own fundraising ideas and tell us what you're planning!

Upcoming Fundraising Events

Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Find a local challenge

Various dates

Locations around the UK

 

Search your local area to find the perfect challenge for you through our partner Run for Charity.

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

South Coast Challenge 2024

Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 September 2024

Eastbourne, East Sussex

 

Push yourself further by walking, jogging or running the South Coast Challenge in support of Deafblind UK.

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Swim Serpentine 2024

Saturday 14 September 2024

Hyde Park, London

 

Make a splash and take on a one-mile or two-mile open water swimming challenge for Deafblind UK.

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Thames Bridges Trek 2024

Saturday 14 September 2024

Putney, London

 

Trek London’s 16 bridges in this 25km challenge for Deafblind UK.

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Thames Path Challenge 2024

Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 September 2024

Putney, London

 

Walk, jog or run the Thames Path Challenge and go the extra mile in support of Deafblind UK.

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Great South Run 2024

Sunday 20 October 2024

Portsmouth

 

Take your running to the next level in Europe’s leading 10 mile running event for Deafblind UK.

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

London Halloween Walk 2024

Saturday 26 October 2024

London

 

Embark on a hair-raising hike through the spooky streets of London for Deafblind UK.

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Run Alton Towers

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024

Alton Towers, Staffordshire

 

Experience a 5km, 10km, or half marathon with a difference, Run Alton Towers for Deafblind UK!

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Paris Half Marathon 2025

Sunday 9 March 2025

Paris, France

 

Challenge yourself to the Paris Half Marathon (Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris) for Deafblind UK!

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Bath Half 2025

Sunday 16 March 2025

Bath, Somerset

 

Run through the historic streets of the World Heritage city of Bath in support of Deafblind UK!

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

Brighton Marathon 2025

Sunday 6 April 2025

Brighton & Hove

 

Challenge yourself to the UK’s biggest seaside marathon and run 26.2 miles for Deafblind UK!

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Events and Challenges Deafblind UK

London Landmarks Half Marathon

Sunday 6 April 2025

London

 

Experience London’s rich history and vibrant culture as you take on this popular half marathon for Deafblind UK!

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Skydive for Deafblind UK

Calling all adrenaline junkies - can you take on the challenge of a lifetime and skydive for Deafblind UK?

This exhilarating adventure will see you soaring through the sky from 10,000ft at 125mph before parachuting safely back down to the ground. We work with 20 skydiving centres across the UK to provide tandem jumps with experienced and qualified instructors. So, you can just relax and enjoy the view!

The sky's the limit! For more information or to book your skydive, visit our tandem skydive partner, Skyline.

Get started!

Why not use your passions and interests to fundraise for Deafblind UK? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

  • 1) Decide on the activity you wish to do to fundraise for Deafblind UK. This could be a personal challenge such as a sponsored walk. Or, it could use a skill or talent such as a hosting a cake sale, quiz, or bingo night.
  • 2) Choose a date for your activity
  • 3) Tell us your fundraising plans so that we can support you with advice and Deafblind UK fundraising materials!

Contact our team for a friendly chat and get started today!

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