Our 2010 charity partner is: Dove Cottage Day Hospice

Registered Charity No 1057941

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Dove Cottage Day Hospice is an independent organisation offering high quality palliative daycare to those people living in NE Leicestershire, Rutland and SE Nottinghamshire, as well as offering vital respite to the main carer. Our aim is to provide the best possible standard of physical, emotional, social and spiritual support for those living with a life-threatening condition .

Dove Cottage offers support to those living with a diagnosis of cancer and those coping with a range of other progressive illnesses.

Dove Cottage was founded in 1996 by a group of practicing Christians, in order to provide specialised care and support. Based in the beautiful rural setting of the Vale of Belvoir, we are a registered charity and accredited by the Healthcare Commission.

We provide a homely and peaceful atmosphere. Our premises are purpose built and have a lounge, dining room, quiet rooms, two conservatories, a hairdressing salon, complementary therapy room and a bathroom. Our grounds and gardens are well laid out and maintained to the highest standard with magnificent views over open countryside.

We are open four days a week and have a high carer/guest ratio. There are always highly qualified nurses on duty, who specialise in palliative care, and who liaise with existing healthcare professionals to ensure individual needs are met. Our team of carers also include volunteers who are trained and supported in their many varied roles; from assisting at lunchtime to supporting guests with craft activities and on outings and visits.

Our Charity Partnerships

Such is the success of the event that besides raising essential funds for our school we are delighted to be able to support other charities. Each year we choose a different charity partner to whom half of the total monies raised are given.

Often the charity is suggested by a parent, or local resident and charities that have benefited include: Multiple Sclerosis Society, Imperial Cancer Research Fund, National Meningitis Trust, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Leukemia Research Fund, Mencap, NSPCC, Macmillan Cancer Relief and Help the Hospices.

Since it began in 1995 the Viking Challenge has raised nearly £250,000 for the school and its charity partners.

How You Can Help

You don’t need to be a cyclist to help support the event. You can give your support in the following ways;

Corporate sponsorship If your organisation is interested in supporting the Viking Challenge, please contact us on info@vikingchallenge.org.uk

Making a donation

There is a donation section on the online entry form and the download pdf entry form. Thank you for all your support and helping to make a difference to Redmile C of E Primary School and our chosen charity for 2010 :Dove Cottage Day Hospice.

Volunteering

It takes over 100 volunteers on the day itself with many more planning and organizing it in the months before – from baking cakes to marshalling the course if you would like to get involved do contact us on info@vikingchallenge.org.uk