# Vodafone invites employees to fundraise for charities in Big Bold Challenge

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/07/23/vodafone-invites-employees-fundraise-charities-big-bold-challenge/
- Published: 2014-07-23T15:21:25+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Telecomms company Vodafone is encouraging its employees to take part in a fundraising
event in September as part of its ‘Big Bold Challenge’.

It is suggesting that they run, walk or cycle to the Olympic Park in London from
their offices in Newbury and Paddington. The aim is to complete a collective 20,000
miles on 25 September. Employees can choose form events ranging from a scenic walk
to a duathlon.

 

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Vodafone Big Bold Challenge 2014 – running

 

Employees can choose which charity they want to benefit, and the company is asking
them to commit to raising to least £100. Vodafone will then match the funds raised
up to £350 per employee.

The [Vodafone UK Corporate Responsibility Team](http://vodafone.co.uk/our-responsibilities)‘
s latest newsletter explains that the event is not just about fundraising and having
fun, but it is also an opportunity to recognise the company’s achievement in “in
providing the strongest signal in London making it the most ‘connected raised up
place in the UK’”.

 

**Does your charity have Vodafone staff amongst its supporters? Have you asked them
to choose your charity for the Big Bold Challenge?**

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