Fundraising Events

The following page contains details of historical and upcoming fundraising events for Facing Africa.

For further information on any of the following items, please contact Facing Africa.

Off the Beaten Track - Registration now open for 2012
Event Date: 19th November 2011
Off The Beaten Track is a one-of-a-kind, ultra-marathon designed to create the atmosphere of the distance race run every year in the hot sands of Morocco - the Marathon des Sables. An annual event, now in its third year, Off The Beaten Track consists of teams of six running in relay over a distance of approximately 50 kilometers.

Off the Beaten Track - A One of a Kind Trail Run
Event Date: 27th February 2011
Ken Krys attempts to recreate the Marathon Des Sables in the Cayman Islands. The 2nd 'Off The Beaten Track' 50k ultra-marathon is open for registration now. All proceeds go to Facing Africa.

The Antarctic 100k Ultra Race
Event Date: 15th December 2010
Long term Facing Africa supporter Ken Krys will run the 'Ice Marathon' for Facing Africa. The Antarctic 100k ultra race (62.1 miles) will take place at 80 Degrees South, just a few hundred miles from the South Pole.

Cocktail Reception - Breezes By The Bay
Event Date: 5th December 2010
Krys & Associates (Cayman Islands) will host a cocktail reception with Guest Speaker Tristan Miller. Invitation is by donation only and proceeds will benefit Facing Africa.

Marathon Des Sables 'Training and Inspiration' evening.
Event Date: 3rd November 2010
Whatever challenges you are setting yourself in 2011, come and be inspired by the exploits of those who have competed in this epic 6 day adventure in the North Sahara. With Raffle in ai6d of Facing Africa.

Fundraising Event in Sutton Coldfield
Event Date: 30th October 2010
At Chester Road Baptist Church, there will be a number of craft stalls, selling handmade jewellery and wire scuptures, also handmade cards and scrapbooking.

'Pop-Up' Christmas shop in Marlborough, Wiltshire
Event Date: 24th November 2010
97 High Street will become a bespoke Christmas shopping stop for busy discerning shoppers. Over 30 different businesses have taken a stand to display their delectable products while raising money for a charity Facing Africa.

Auction of childrens book illustrations.
Event Date: 25th September 2010
Children’s Illustrator, Anna Currey, has organised an exhibition of famous and distinguished children’s illustrators’ artworks which will be sold at auction on the 25th September. The auction will be held at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, Queen’s Square, Bath.

Off the Beaten Track
Event Date: 28th February 2010
Held in the Cayman Islands, this is a one of a kind ultra-marathon with teams running in relay over a distance of approximately 50 kilometres in aid of Facing Africa.

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