Give a little today for a brighter Vista tomorrow

Vista is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with sight loss in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Vista helps 6000 blind and partially sighted local people by offering support, information and advice.

Support Vista in our vision of a world where people with sight loss of all ages have choice and control over their lives and no-one experiences avoidable sight loss.

There are hundreds of different ways you can raise money for Vista and have great fun with your friends, family and work colleagues.

Shane did it! Could you? Jump with the Red Devils for Vista!
Shane Roberts, a young deafblind man from Leicester, set his mind to do a tandem Skydive to raise money for Vista.

It was a bright but windy day at Langar Airfield. Shane went through his training for a tandem jump. This is where the person is attached to an experienced skydiver. The plane took off and disappeared behind clouds for what seemed like a very long time. Tiny coloured dots appeared high above the airport swirling in the air – it was Shane. He had successfully jumped from 12,000 feet and his first words after landing were: “I want to do it again!”

Skydiving is a popular and fun way of raising funds for Vista. You can be certain that the funds you raise will make a huge difference. Minimum sponsorship £500.

Jazz in the Garden
On Sunday July 18th, Vista is holding a very special ‘Jazz in the Garden’ afternoon at Belvoir Lodge, courtesy of Her Grace, Dowager Duchess of Rutland. As well as the opportunity to explore the gardens and take a breathtaking view of the Vale of Belvoir, there will be strawberries and cream and live Jazz by Trio ‘A Cool Ensemble’. The event is a great day out for the family to enjoy and raises vital funds for Vista.

Jazz in the Garden will start at 1pm and finish at 4pm. Tickets cost £6 and include some light refreshments.

The Big Fun Run September 2010
Run for Vista at the Big Fun Run on Sunday September 5th at Abbey Park. Running for Vista will entitle you to a discounted entry fee of £8 for adults and £5 for concessions. Anyone can take part in the 5km run through the scenic park and raise money for Vista! Enter online by visiting www.bigfunrun.com or alternatively contact the Fundraising team.

Challenge yourself to make a difference for Vista!

Want to visit new countries, experience different cultures and improve your fitness whilst raising vital funds for Vista? There are over 100 challenges to choose from including trekking the Great Wall of China, Everest Base Camp or the Rajasthan Tiger Challenge.

Popular Challenges include:

Kilimanjaro
At 5895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the largest volcanoes ever to break through the Earth’s crust. Your challenge is to reach its summit. You’ve seen the celebrities do it, its now your turn.

Three Peaks Challenge
Your Three Peaks Challenge takes on the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales all within 24 hours. The trek covers 40kms and involves 2984m of ascent and descent.

London to Paris bike
Get your adrenaline pumping on this bike ride from the bustling city of London to the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. This challenge pushes your stamina as you journey through the beautiful French countryside.

Have a look at www.charitychallenge.com at the challenge you would like to do in aid of Vista.

If you would like a fundraising pack, are interested in getting involved with any fundraising activities for Vista or would like to run your own event, please contact Vista’s fundraising team today on 0116 249 8801 or via e-mail at fundraising@vistablind.org.uk