Do your personal best for David Lewis.
Get active!
If you have a little more time to spare and enjoy being physically active, why not join a local, national, or even international challenge or running event and ask friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. Jump out of a plane, tackle the marathon or conquer a mountain!
You can find local or national races here.
Whatever you choose, we’re here to help. Let us support
your fundraising and provide any David Lewis materials you
may need.
You can set up an online fundraising page at JustGiving. Whichever platform you use, it’s so much easier collecting your sponsorship like this and means the money you raise online will come directly to us.
Finally, don’t forget to tell us what you are doing and send photos and updates so we can share them on social media!
Great Manchester Run – 31st May 2026
Location: Manchester City Centre
Event: 10K
Entry Fee: £30
Minimum Sponsorship: £250
Join thousands of runners in one of the UK’s most iconic city races! The Great Manchester Run offers a buzzing atmosphere, incredible crowd support, and a chance to run past some of Manchester’s most famous landmarks. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or soaking up the energy, your run will help us continue creating special moments for those we support.
Why Participate?
- Challenge Yourself: Set and achieve a personal goal
- Support David Lewis: Every step helps fund life-changing experiences
- Boost Your Fitness: Regular running helps regulate sleep patterns and enhances sleep duration and depth.
- Fun Atmosphere: Enjoy the electric energy of Manchester’s running community
How to Register
For more information please email fundraising@davidlewis.org.uk. Secure your place now and be part of something truly special.
Great North Run – 13th September 2026
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Event: Half Marathon
Entry Fee: £50
Minimum Sponsorship: £350
Team up with David Lewis and take part in an iconic Half Marathon that runs across the heart of Newcastle to South Shields. The Great North Run attracts 60,000 participants, The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team Red Arrows and a wonderful group of dedicated David Lewis runners. This annual Half Marathon isn’t one to miss out.
Why Participate?
- Challenge Yourself: Reach a new goal for yourself
- Support David Lewis: Directly raise money towards our special moments
- Boost Your Fitness: Running increases blood flow to the brain. Improving learning and memory.
- Fun Atmosphere: Enjoy the electric crowds and global attention that this event gathers.
How to Register
For more information please email fundraising@davidlewis.org.uk. Secure your place now and be part of something truly special.
High-Flying Fun: Tandem Skydiving Adventure for David Lewis!
Get ready for the experience of a lifetime! We’ve reserved 5 tandem skydiving spots for adventurous individuals to join us in support of David Lewis.
Are you ready to feel the rush of a tandem skydive, soaring through the clouds from over 10,000 ft at speeds of up to 120mph? We’re seeking thrill-seeking fundraisers from across the country to take on a tandem skydive on our behalf while raising funds for David Lewis!
Date: 6th June 2026
Location:
Skydive Tilsock Freefall Club,
Tilstock Airfield,
Whitchurch SY13 2HA
How to Register
There is a £50 deposit to secure your place which you pay directly to the Skydive Centre, and then pledge to raise a minimum of £400 in sponsorship.
How will we support you?
Upon registration, you will receive a fundraising pack containing a charity t-shirt, sponsorship forms, and information about David Lewis to assist with your fundraising efforts.
After the dive, you’ll receive a finisher’s certificate, and we will capture plenty of photos for the gallery so you can proudly share them with friends and family.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity- sign up today!
Your help and fundraising are crucial in helping us continue our work. Please contact fundraising@davidlewis.org.uk for further information or to ask any questions. Thank you.
Run for Free!
Once you have an entry in an event we’d love you to raise funds for us. As a way of thanking you if you are able to raise £250 we will refund your race entry up to the value of £40!
If you hit the magic £1000 we’ll also add a pair of £150 running shoes from our partner store. There are lots of other goodies up for grabs depending on the amount you raise.
As well as these great rewards we’ll also give you a free Diamond membership of the Sapphire Running Zone. You’ll get access to all of their training plans, members only podcasts, blogs, WhatsApp groups and Zooms sessions, as well as 20% off anything in their online store.
You can find out more here (links to https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/memberships)
All you need to do is click on the button below, have a read and then Join Our Team. Your support is really appreciated.
Button is attached and links to https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/davidlewispehome
Fundraise your Way 30 Day Challenges.
We’ve teamed up with The Sapphire Running Zone to bring you a series of virtual events called 30 Day Challenges.
You have 30 days to complete a 5k, 10k, a half or a full marathon wherever you like. You can do it in one day, or over 30 days, it’s totally up to you, and you can walk or run, or a mix of both. We have 12 virtual destinations that you can use to inspire your sessions. A 5k in Cape Town or a marathon in Rio? Your call. Each destination has a range of fundraising ideas inspired by the location.
Entry to our 30 Day Challenges is absolutely free and we have some great incentives to help you reach your fundraising goals. Raise £50 and you’ll get a fantastic medal or get to £1000 and you’ll get a £150 pair of running or leisure shoes! It’s not as hard as you might think and we’ve got so much advice to make it even easier.
Our 30 Day Challenges are free and very easy to enter and you’ll get lots of quality support along the way, including a Diamond Membership of the Sapphire Running Zone that gives you access to a huge range of support, from podcasts to Zoom sessions on fundraising and training. Find out more here https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/memberships
David Lewis 30 Day Challenge https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/davidlewis30dayhome
Keep in touch!
There are so many events, courses, roles and news stories, we’d love to be able to email you about them.
Please sign up using this form and we’ll keep you updated.