BEN NEVIS
INFO PACK
FRIDAY 29TH MAY - MONDAY 1ST JUNE
Package Cost
£130
Chief Adventurer
Matt Hone
Sponsorship required
£250
Lead Adventurer
Sorrelle Morris
An adventure awaits!
Team Includes
20 Adventurers
THE JIMMY MIZEN FOUNDATION
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1156974
THANK YOU!
The Mizen family and The Foundation thank
you for registering for our biggest event of
2015. We are very excited to have you as part
of the team and look forward to seeing you
at the starting line.
The event began as a way of marking what
would have been Jimmy’s 21st Birthday. As
part of this celebration we decided to walk
over 21 bridges throughout London and invite
our supporters to join us on the journey.
WHAT WE DO
HOW WILL YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
The Jimmy Mizen Foundation works to build
a legacy of peace in Jimmy’s memory and
make young people safer in the community.
Money raised is put towards building Jimmy’s
legacy across the UK, providing online
resources for schools and employment
opportunities for young people to strengthen
our communities.
The Foundation runs programmes in
schools across the country, provides youth
employment and work experience through
its cafés in Lewisham as well as having an
active Young Citizens group.
£15
can help support a young person
to gain an accredited Food Safety
Certificate on our ‘Get Experience
For Jimmy’ programme
The Standard Route is 26 miles, however, we
wanted everyone to have the opportunity to
join on our Family Route, which is a shorter
7 miles.
£30
can offer a pathway to a more
independent life and support a young
person with Autism at a Jimmy Mizen
Café
Please find enclosed all the information that
you need to make the day fun, enjoyable and
most importantly safe.
£50
can help enable a school to organize
a community walk where they ask
their local shops to become a ‘Safe
Haven For Jimmy’
“I think the Jimmy Mizen Foundation is
really good, I think that it helps loads of
children and communities that don't have
this kind of support.”
“This is one of my first times working
with people who understand me and
understand things that I have gone
through.”
Kia, Year 4, Beecroft Garden Primary School
Corine, Year 4, Beecroft Garden Primary School
THE JIMMY MIZEN FOUNDATION
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1156974
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD & TRAVEL
GLEN NEVIS YOUTH HOSTEL
GETTING THERE AND BACK
Glen Nevis
Fort William
Inverness-shire
PH33 6SY
Tel: 01397 702 336
DIRECTIONS
From the South, by-pass Fort William, follow signs to Inverness until
small mini roundabout, straight ahead down Glen Nevis. Hostel is 2½
miles on the right. There is a local bus service #41 from Fort William
(next to Morrisons supermarket) to the Hostel.
HOSTEL INFO
Reception open from 7am-10am & Check-in from 3.15pm-10pm,
please advise us or the Hostel if you are likely to arrive after this
time.
Cooked breakfast is served 7.30-8.30am.
Evening meals are at 6.30-8.00pm.
http://www.syha.org.uk/where-to-stay/highlands/glen-nevis.aspx
PACKAGE: 1 PERSON
Accommodation for 3 nights
3 x Cooked Breakfast (Continental is available on request)
2 x Lunches (1 Pack Lunch for walking day)
3 x 2 Course Evening Meal
THE JIMMY MIZEN FOUNDATION
We will not be booking flights and transfers however we have
provided options for both and are on hand to help with issues and
enquiries.
OUTBOUND TRAVEL
INBOUND TRAVEL
Flights
Gatwick to Inverness
Friday 29th May
Flights
Inverness to Gatwick
Monday 1st June
Travel to Fort William
CityLink
Travel to Airport
CityLink
Departs - 16:45
Arrives - 18:35
Departs - 11:26
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1156974
SURVIVAL PACK KIT LIST
CLOTHING
These lists include what we advise for you to bring
TO BRING
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Water – 2 litres at least
Warm and comfortable clothing - cotton and denim is not
recommended. Get a non-cotton base layer then build up
Food and snacks to last the day – packed lunch
may be provided. Energy bars, nuts, fruit etc.
Walking boots suitable for rough terrain – break in before you climb!
Extra fleece
Hat and gloves (not knitted as they will hold water!)
Plasters (although Leaders will have full first aid kit)
Extra warm clothing - especially jumpers/fleeces
Head torch
Walking poles if you want to
Camera
Socks x4 (not knitted as it will hold water!)
30 - 50 litre rucksack
Rucksack
THE JIMMY MIZEN FOUNDATION
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1156974
TRAINING & PERSONAL SAFETY
We strongly recommend you consult with
your GP if you are in any doubt about taking
part in the event or starting a training plan.
Three guides are accompanying us on
this adventure, they are there for advice,
guidance & encouragement however they
and The Jimmy Mizen Foundation advise
participants that you are responsible for
your own safety.
TOP TIPS FOR THE TRIP
STRETCH YOURSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF!
Stretching is beneficial and incorporating other exercises and activities into your training
schedule will help to limit the possibility of overuse injuries.
HYDRATION IS KEY.
Drink water before, during and after.
SLOW & STEADY WINS THE RACE!
Build up gradually in speed and distance during training, you increase endurance by
increasing miles. As the distance increases, the pace should decrease.
Drink water
DO YOU EVEN LIFT BRO?
Bring a healthy snack such as fruit
If you are a beginner walker you will need to do less mileage until you have built a good
base. The longer you have to build this base the better. Your muscles, bones, and joints need
sufficient time to adapt the stress of adding mileage.
Pack a high energy snack like a
cereal bar
And drink some more water
WALK TO THE BEAT OF YOUR OWN DRUM!
Walk at a pace you’re comfortable with and only increase effort once you’re warmed up.
THE JIMMY MIZEN FOUNDATION
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1156974
SPONSORSHIP
For this event we are asking walkers to aim raise £250 in sponsorship.
The quickest and easiest way to fundraise is by setting up a Virgin
Giving account. Here you can set up your page and link it to The
Foundation. Please also remember that you can gain Sponsorship
via text giving as well.
TEXT TJMF01
THEN THE AMOUNT FROM £1 - £10
TO 7007
THE IMPORTANCE OF GIFT AID
Gift Aid increases the value of donations to charities and Community
Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) by allowing them to reclaim basic rate
tax on your gift. For every £1 that is donated from an individual, 25%
of the Tax can be reclaimed to the benefit of the Charity; thus making
your donation worth £1.25. If you pay higher rate tax you can claim
extra relief on your donations.
If you are looking to sponsor offline you can do this by using a
Sponsorship Form which we can send on your request.
If you have any other fundraising ideas we would love to hear from
you, please email [email protected]
THE JIMMY MIZEN FOUNDATION
More detailed information can be found on the HMRC website
www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/giving/gift-aid.htm
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1156974