Feel on top of the world for an amazing cause
‘Team Bank of Scotland’ supported CLIC Sargent in 2014 and raised a over £2300 –amazing!
We’re delighted that you’ve decided to feel on top of the world by joining us in Pacific Quay, Glasgow for our annual Zip Slide. It’s a challenging event with easy training and an amazing experience, but it’s also great fun and an unforgettable occasion!
The Clyde Zip slide is an iconic Glasgow event that has thrilled many for years. The ‘Zip’ is from beside the Finnieston Crane and is 150 feet above ground level and offers a spectacular view over Glasgow. The event offers life changing experience by taking the plunge off the crane, over the wire and landing safely at the Govan side of the river – all under the watchful eyes and training of our professional event organisers Alps Outdoor Ltd.
You must be over 18 (or 16 with parental consent) to take part in this event and under a weight restriction of 17 stone per participant. Should you have any disabilities or pre-existing medical conditions which may affect your ability to complete this event safely then please let us know.
Sunday 13th September 2015
We will be congregating on the Govan side of the river, in a cobbled courtyard outside a building belonging to Buro Happold. We will have balloons and branding situated around so you will see us clearly for registration. The address is Four Winds, Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1DY (next to the BBC and STV studios).
You will receive an email 1 week prior to your ‘Zip’ with a registration and ‘jump’. Any problems on the day please call Katie on 07795493939
Every day, 10 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. Treatment normally starts immediately, is often given many miles from home and can last for up to three years. Being diagnosed with cancer is a frightening experience and the emotional, practical and financial implications of treatment are intensely challenging for the whole family.
CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. We provide clinical, practical, financial and emotional support to help them cope with cancer and get the most out of life. We are there from diagnosis onwards and aim to help the whole family deal with the impact of cancer and its treatment, life after treatment and, in some cases, bereavement.
What do I Wear? It is advised to wear sturdy footwear in the form of boots or trainers preferably, comfortable trousers and a warm jacket. Also please tie back any long hair and have no items of loose clothing please. Most importantly please relax and enjoy.
What training do I need? The day is run by Alps Outdoor who will conduct a short training session prior to your Zip so that you are all prepared for your event. The guys from Alps have managed this event for many years and are experts in safety and specific training, so you are in safe hands!
How much do I need to raise? Your £20 entry fee secures your place and is non-refundable. This ensures that more of the sponsor money you raise will support our vital work. You’ll also need to raise an individual minimum sponsorship of £120 or a team sponsorship (4 participants) of £400 to take part in the event. Please as far as possible take funds along on the day so that we can thank you all with a combined total in the papers that day, in the event that you fundraise on line then please take evidence along of your fundraising total.
How do I raise the money? We will include sponsor forms electronically if you wish to fundraise the conventional way or you can also fundraise online, if you are fundraising online then please take a copy of your profile as evidence of fundraising for the day. Thanks to new online fundraising sites, raising money is easier than ever.
We would recommend justgiving.com.
Once you’ve set your page up, forward your unique web address to everyone you know (and let us know). Add it to the bottom of all your emails and on your Facebook page. Then all you have to do is wait for the money to come directly in to us.
We’ve got plenty of advice on our Fundraising Tips web page to help you out. Our best fundraisers would agree that the more effort you put in the more you’ll get out. From cake baking days at work to quiz nights with your friends, there are loads of suggestions on how to get to your sponsorship target – and beat it. So get out there and start having fun, while you raise money for a great cause!