Events & Challenges
Cycle Argentina to Chile
3 - 13 March 2012
A year from now the explorers will be back on the trail!
Join us in a fundraising expedition 470km across the continent of South America. You’ll be cycling past huge lakes, volcanoes with snowy summits, rainforests, waterfalls, hot-springs, with an imposing Andes crossing from Argentina to Chile, reaching the final destination of the Pacific Ocean.
To date we have 21 intrepid cyclists signed up for this incredible adventure. Why not join us, not only to raise money for TUF, but also to support some of local South American schools and hospitals that we cycle past?
You’ll be making a difference to urological research, awareness and training. And you’ll have memories that will keep you company for a lifetime!
Details are now available on the Action for Charity website.
Read Professor Kirby's article here about the last TUF Cycle Challenge to Madagascar and see what all the fun and excitement is about.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek
8 - 18 February 2013
Join us for a once in a life-time trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and raise funds for The Urology Foundation.
At 5896m Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and is rightly referred to as 'the roof of Africa'.
Our stunning trek to the summit will be via the quiter Lemosho Route, which affords plenty of time to acclimatise to the high altitude. Our experienced mountain guides will lead you through the Lemosho Glades and up through pristine rainforest full of exotic flora and fauna. Ascending further sees the scenery change to barren lunar type landscapes as you trek across the Shira Plateau. The route will take you via the southern flank of the mountain on the Barranco Wall. Summiting Uhuru Peak is achieved aftering trekking across scree and boulder strewn slopes and ice covered glacial landscapes.
Details are now available on the Action for Charity website.
Download PDF with more details, itinerary, FAQ, application form and terms & conditions
Everest Base Camp Trek
1 - 17 March 2013
Join us for a once in a life-time trek to the foot of the world’s highest mountain and raise funds for The Urology Foundation.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is the ultimate trekking challenge and will be something you will remember forever.
Our stunning trek to Everest Base Camp will immerse you in the culture of the Sherpa community of Nepal. You will experience the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu before a spectacular flight to the frontier town of Lukla where the trek begins. You will trek on ancient Sherpa trails, pass through isolated mountain villages and visit mountain top tea houses en-route to your goal of Everest Base Camp at more than 5000m above sea level.
Details are now available on the Action for Charity website.
Download PDF with more details, itinerary, FAQ, application form and terms & conditions
