The latest news, events and campaigns from Amos Trust No Images? Click here New year... new challengeYou could give up chocolate or join a gym this year – or you could take an Amos challenge!Why not do something just a little bit different and start 2017 by committing to an Amos challenge in support of Amos' partners around the world and have some fun along the way. Below are 6 ideas to get you started. 1. Run the Palestine Marathon: In the shadow of the Wall Tuesday 28th March – Sunday 2nd April 2017 Photograph: Palestine Marathon runners making their way past the Separation Wall in Bethlehem. © Darrian Traynor Started in 2012, the Palestine 'Right to Movement' Marathon was set up to raise awareness of the fact that you can't run 26 miles in the 'Little Town' without going through a checkpoint. Join Team Amos – see the sites, meet the people and run in the shadow of the Wall. You can sign up for the full marathon, the half or a 10k which all take place on Friday 31st March 2017. For further details and to book your place, please visit the Amos website. 2. Fancy a run in the park? Sunday 8th October 2017 Royal Parks Half Marathon: we have 5 places available for Team Amos. Run the iconic Royal Parks Half Marathon We're asking runners to raise £500 and we'll provide you with a ‘Team Amos' running T-shirt and fundraising support throughout your training. Simply contact azey@amostrust.org for more information. 3. Get on your bike: Sunday 30th July 2017 Ride London-Surrey 100: a spectacular ride through London and Surrey. If running's not your thing – try cycling. The Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 takes place on Sunday 30th July. Celebrating the legacy for cycling created by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 starts at 06:00 in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and follows a 100-mile route on closed roads through the capital and into Surrey’s stunning countryside. With leg-testing climbs and a route made famous by the world’s best cyclists at the London 2012 Olympics, it's a truly spectacular event for all involved. The ride finishes on The Mall in central London shortly before 150 professional cyclists race in the Prudential Ride London-Surrey Classic on a similar route. To cycle and raise funds for Amos Trust please email katie@amostrust.org 4. Amos Road Club: Saturday 27th – Monday 29th May 2017 Amos Road Club – Bike to the Borders: join us on the second May Bank Holiday. While we're on the subject of cycling, this year's Amos Road Club ride is open to all ages from 8 – 83 and all abilities. Leaving from Chepstow, we'll be cycling to the Brecon Beacons for the night before heading south to Cardiff and then returning to Chepstow. You can explore the route and book below but please book early as places are limited. Click here to book your place. 5. Just Walk to Jerusalem: 10th June – 2nd November 2017 The Just Walk route: from London to Jerusalem, all 3183km of it. It's very simple – we're asking for full equal rights for everybody who calls Israel/Palestine home. Just Walk to Jerusalem is a bold initiative to mark the centenary of the Balfour Declaration and 50 years of military occupation of the Palestinian Territories. To mark the anniversary of these events and the spiraling descent away from a lasting accord, Amos Trust is calling on all those who wish to join us to walk from London to Jerusalem to call for justice and full equal rights for everyone who calls the historic land of Palestine home. Join us for a week, 2 weeks or 100 days. Just Walk 6. Dive right in: Sunday 27th August in Fife, Scotland and Amos Skydive: possibly one of the most exciting challenges of them all! Following a successful first Amos skydive in 2016 which saw 9 people jump from an airplane and together raise an amazing £7000, the Skydive is back! Join in this ultimate test of mettle. Skydiving really is for all abilities, as long as you are over the age of 16. We ask skydivers to raise £500 in sponsorship for Amos Trust. This year we are offering two dates – Sunday 27th August in Fife, Scotland and Friday 8th September in Salisbury. Please get in touch with Azey to register your interest and to find out more. AMOS TRUST NETWORKS Garth Hewitt
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