Top 10 charity events in 2014

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The most popular charity events designed to help raise funds and attract public attention are sports marathons. Bike rides, triathlon, races at different distances are held under the auspices of various non-profit foundations and organizations.

Today we presented Top-10 charity events of 2014 .It is noteworthy that some of them are held on the territory of Moscow, although our country is 127th in the rating of

in terms of the level of charity. Contents:

  • 10. Sport for Good, Moscow, May 30
  • 9. Rock and roll marathon, San-Diego, June 1
  • 8. Crisis Square Mile Run, London, 5 and 12 June
  • 7. Colorful race, Moscow, June 21
  • 6. Bike race "Cancer win!", Moscow, June 28
  • 5. The floods of The Great SwimUK, June 15 - August 30
  • 4. London Bike Ride to Brighton Night Ride, London, July 12-13
  • 3. British 10k London Run, London, July 13
  • 2. Jenson Button Trust Triathlon, Luton-Hoo, July 12
  • 1. Cycling London to Paris, London - Paris, 23 - 28 July and 17 - 21 September

10. Sport for Good Race, Moscow, May 30

To participate in the charitable race,will pay an entrance fee from 530 to 950 rubles. The event will be held in the Botanical Garden of the Russian Academy of Sciences. N.V.Tsitsina. For professionals, a distance of 10 km is offered, for fans - twice shorter. For the most creative participants there is a costume race Fun Run. A children's relay race will be held for children. The collected funds will be used to rehabilitate children suffering from Down syndrome.

9. Rock'n'Roll Marathon, San Diego, June 1

Participants can choose between marathon and half marathon distances. Competitions will pass under incendiary music. Funds from participation will be sent to help patients with oncology. Since 1998, annual Rock and Roll marathons have managed to raise more than $ 266 million dollars.

8. Crisis Square Mile Run, London, 5 and 12 June

The race takes place in the center of London at a distance of 6 km. The competitions are held by the Crisis Foundation, which supports the homeless. The cost of registration in the race is 25 pounds, in addition, additional donations are welcome.

7. Colorful race, Moscow, June 21

Throughout the course of the participants, dressed in white T-shirts, generously sprinkled with bright paint based on cornstarch. Each section of the track is given a certain color, so that the athletes come to the finish in different colors. The cost of participation in the race is 900 rubles.

6. Bike race "Cancer win!", Moscow, June 28

Run for the third time. Funds are sent for the rehabilitation of children after cancer. Fees for participation in the race are not charged, but anyone can make a donation. On the day of the arrival, the organizers arrange a holiday for patients of oncology departments.

5. The floods of The Great Swim, UK, June 15 - August 30

The floods are conducted in five counties of the United Kingdom. The maximum contribution is 39 pounds, depending on the chosen length of the swim, which is from half a mile to 5 km. The collected funds will be sent to support cancer patients.

4. London Bike Ride to Brighton Night Ride, London, 12-13 July

Bike ride is held at night. Approximately 11 hours of participants must travel 60 km from London to Brighton. The funds will go to the fund for cardiac patients. The entry fee for participation in the race is 35 pounds.

3. British 10k London Run, London, 13 July

10 km race in support of military veterans injured and injured during their service. The entry fee for each participant is 50 pounds. You can run a distance or even walk a step, studying the sights in the center of London.

2. Jenson Button Trust Triathlon, Luton-Hu, July 12

The charity triathlon competitions are held in the English county of Bedfordshire and include a 2.5 km race, a 9 km race course, and a 300m swim in the lake. The admission fee is 500 pounds, the funds will be spent on combating adult and pediatric oncology.

1. Cycling London to Paris, London - Paris, 23 - 28 July and 17 - 21 September

Participants will have to overcome 300 miles in 4 days, crossing the Calais Strait by ferry. The cost of check-in is from 99 to 149 pounds, it is also recommended to make a charitable contribution. The funds will be sent to the Red Cross, to help children, patients with oncology, and to support hospices.