Fundraising Events

You and your colleagues can get creative in supporting Ocular Melanoma UK. Why not incorporate fundraising into your team-building events, or make us your organisation’s charity for the year?

We host a number of campaigns throughout the year that you could join in with at work such as our Ocular Melanoma October and Eye Patch Day.

Contact our fundraising team today to learn how you could get involved!

Running/walking or jogging Events

When: 06 April 2025
No registration fee, raise as much as you can to support Ocular Melanoma UK.

LIMITED SPACES REMAINING

Experience a unique city-to-coast course taking you past iconic landmarks at the Brighton Marathon this April. With incredible crowd support, a new finish at Hove Lawns, and a new-and-improved route, be a part of something amazing and tackle a stunning 26.2-mile challenge.

When: 25 & 26 January 2025
Registration Fee: Sign up from £10
Minimum Fundraising: Up to £300 depending on your sign up option.

A great event to walk off the Christmas celebrations, and to kick start your New Year fitness regime! There are Full Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K options, both starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 January, and
take in highlights of the Thames, its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s key landmarks. Families are welcome, there’s a free winter bobble hat & neck buff, rest stops with snacks, with a special medal and hot food at the finish. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special!

Whether it’s to enjoy an active day out with friends or colleagues, or to maintain a New Year fitness regime – there’s a London Winter Walk for you! Join as an Individual or as a team, and raise funds for Ocular Melanoma UK along the way.

When: Any time that suits you!
Registration Fee: None – There is a charge for signing up to a challenge.
Minimum Fundraising: Raise as much as you can to support Ocular Melanoma UK.

Embark on an epic virtual journey from the comfort of home, at your own pace. With dozens of adventures to choose from, you can run, walk, cycle, or use any distance-based exercise to track your progress on a global challenge.

Whether solo or with a team of friends and family, you can connect and compete no matter where they are in the world. From rowing the English Channel to running through the Grand Canyon, enjoy incredible routes while staying fit and motivated.

Have your own place in an run, swim or cycle or other challenge event and want to raise money for OMUK? Contact us today and let us know so we can help you make the most of your fundraising.

Adrenaline Events

When: Pick a date that suits you
Registration Fee: £70.00 (Payable direct to Skyline on booking)
Minimum Fundraising:
£395 – £450 minimum depending on airfield and cost of the jump

A Tandem skydive is the easiest and most popular of all skydives. It requires only 30 minutes of training before you then jump-strapped to your instructor! The BPA (British Parachute Association) qualified tandem instructor does all of the hard work for you, allowing you to enjoy the exhilarating feeling of flying through the clouds from over 10,000 feet at up to 120 mph! It is a truly unforgettable experience.

Have your own place in an skydive, abseil, bungee jump or other adenaline event and want to raise money for OMUK? Contact us today and let us know so we can help you make the most of your fundraising.

Campaigns

Eye Patch Day is Ocular Melanoma UK’s campaign in May to raise awareness of ocular melanoma by encouraging people to have regular eye tests and report any unusual symptoms to their healthcare professionals.

To raise awareness and funds for Ocular Melanoma UK throughout the month of October, culminating in Ocular Melanoma Day on 10 October.

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