11th May 2012

Manchester City FC and Umbro conquer Kilimanjaro for charity

Last month, a seven-strong team all made it to the peak (19,340 feet above sea level) of one of the world’s most gruelling mountains, Mount Kilimanjaro. After climbing and descending for seven days through rainforest, moorland, high desert and arctic wasteland to reach the summit.

The team of climbers are all staff at Manchester City FC and Umbro. They all wore Trion:Z dual loop bands (most in Manchester City colours – The Manchester City Bracelet!), which we hope boosted their performance during this epic fundraiser.

What was the cause?

This campaign combined two great causes; the first is ‘Shoot for the Moon’ an exciting new partnership between Manchester City and Sport Relief, helping young people reach their goals.  The second is Cardiac Risk in the Young (C.R.Y.) which was chosen after two MCFC Academy player were forced to retire from football at only 15 years of age after discovering they had life threatening heart conditions.

They still need your help!

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20th September 2011

Where does our marathon race money actually go?

With the average marathon entry fee in the U.S now costing $85 and even a comparatively low attended 5 kilometre road race in Britain costing £8 to enter, you might be asking where does our marathon race money actually go?

Participating in running races can be an expensive affair, and one that is increasing, leaving many a disgruntled runner bemused about where their money goes and what it is used for.

Trion:Z explores what exactly your hard-earned cash, just to literally be subjected to pain and hardship, is used for, and whether you are actually getting your money’s worth.

According to Sean Ryan, race director for the Green Bay Marathon, runners are more than getting their money’s worth when they participate in marathons, and that, “variable costs for shirts and goodies are dwarfed by fixed costs.”

If, for example, you pay $75 to participate in a marathon in the US (a price that is similar for marathon runners in the UK) $4.95 will go on advertising, just over £11 will go towards the food and drinks supplied during and after the race.

Almost $7 on course expenses, such as signs along the route, porta-toilets and timing devices, almost $15 will go towards the participant expenses, including T-shorts, medals and prize money, almost $7.50 will go towards the cost of security, such as the police monitoring the area, as well as the rent for the office space and telephone lines, etc.

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24th June 2011

London Paris bike ride 2011

The ride of a lifetime – The London Paris Bike Ride 2011.

If you are wanting a sporting adventure this summer but unsure of how to achieve it, then why not participate in the London Paris Bike Ride this July and embark on the cycling challenge of a lifetime?

The ride takes place between 20 July – 24 July 2011 and takes cyclists through the most scenic of roads and trials from two of Europe’s most captivating cities.

Participators will cycle 284 miles to arrive in France’s capital just in time for the final of the Tour de France 2011, and by doing so, will help raise money for Christian Aid’s team Poverty.

Entry’s for what promises to be a truly remarkable and memorable cycle ride costs £99 and entrants must reach a minimum sponsorship of £1,100.

All participants will receive a Christian Aid t-shirt, a cyclist sponsorship pack that includes a USB stick which contains training and fundraising advice, personalized support from the Events Fundraising Team, a cheerleading pack for friends and family and a celebratory reception.

The money generated through the London Paris bike ride 2011 will help to build the lives and increase the standard of living for those living in poverty.

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