Iceland Trek 2017
TREK FOR THE COLLEGE: ICELAND TREK (30 AUG - 3 SEPT 2017)
Trek past Icelandic volcanoes, mountains and hot springs to support our global health work.
The event
This five-day camping challenge will take you past volcanoes, mountains and hot springs. For three days you will hike across lava and snow fields, swim in the Alftavatn volcanic lake and wade in the hot springs of Storihver. As you hike through the stunning Thorsmork valley you will be surrounded by views across Hrafntinnusker and giant glaciers. At the end of your trip you will have the chance to explore Reykjavik, famous for its mineral-rich Blue Lagoon and celebrate your incredible journey with a dinner and party.
This event will be delivered by Action Challenge, who specialise in the creation of challenging, travel-based activities across the world.
N.B There will be a £2,250 fundraising target attached to each place, with a registration fee of £349. In order to guarantee your place on the trek we ask that you return 80% (£1,800) of your fundraising 11 weeks prior to the event. Alternatively, you can choose to self-fund your challenge and fundraise on top of this. For more information, please refer to the funding options below.
Funding options
Your participation in the Challenge can be funded in two different ways based on your particular fundraising preference:
- Option A: £2,250 Minimum Sponsorship Under this option, you undertake to raise a minimum of £2,250 on behalf of the College. In return, the College will pay your Challenge Cost.
- Option B: Self-Fund The Challenge Under this option, you undertake to raise a minimum of £750 on behalf of the College & pay your Challenge Cost (£1,100).
Registration submission process & deadlines
Registrations for this event have now closed.
Questions?
If you have a question regarding this challenge, please check our FAQ below. Alternatively, please contact the International department (email: [email protected]) or (phone: +44 (0) 20 7451 6761 / 723)
Team RCPath
FAQ
No, you do not need to be a member of the College in order to sign up to participate in the challenge.
All applicants are asked to sign a Fundraiser’s Agreement which outlines their commitment to raising a minimum sponsorship through the online page specified in the application form/ registration form.
The Royal College of Pathologists has a long-established commitment and track record of contributing to the improvement of pathology and laboratory medicine services in under-resourced countries through education and training. 100% of the money you raise from taking part in this challenge will be used to support and deliver the College’s global health work. This work includes laboratory systems strengthening projects and activities such as:
- Sending volunteer pathologists overseas to mentor and train laboratory staff in low income countries;
- Providing education bursaries to overseas doctors and scientists, which will allow them to undertake a period of specialist training, research or study either within their country or externally; and
- Working with others to re-build the laboratory systems in countries where the health system has been weakened as a result of a humanitarian disaster or emergency situation.
Click on the photos below to read to find out more about our work!
We’re here to help you every step of the way. The College and its members will be encouraged to sponsor #TeamRCPath. In addition, you will receive:
- A dedicated point of contact at the College who can assist you with the organisation of fundraising events
- An induction on how to maximise the funds you raise
- A fundraising pack
- A feature article in the Bulletin
- Promotion in the President's e-newsletter and International e-newsletter - Pathology is Global
- Regular promotion through our social media links (Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn)
- Personalised promotional materials
- Fundraising kit (posters, donation tins, stickers etc.)
- Monthly emails from the International team with plenty of tips and ideas to kickstart your campaign!
Raising funds is easier than you may think! The key to success is raising awareness, and the College will be regularly promoting the team through our social media links, newsletters and future editions of the Bulletin.
Social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn etc.) is a great way for you to promote your fundraising challenge. Not only is it quick and easy to use, it can get your message out to a large audience of potential sponsors. Share photos and videos of your preparation for the challenge; don't forget to hastag #TeamRCPath
You can also keep up-to-date with #TeamRCPath's progress by following the College's Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
Please find below a fundraising pack with further information.
You can keep up to date with the progress of our fundraisers by using the hashtag #TeamRCPath on Twitter and Facebook.
Alternatively, you can view photos, videos and updates from the team on our dedicated Storify page.
If you would like to make a donation, please visit the College's online sponsorship pages below. We thank you in advance for your support in contributing to the improvement of pathology and laboratory medicine services in under-resourced countries.