Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bling Fling?
Bling Fling is an Aberdeen charity event set up
by a group of volunteers in 2009 to help raise
funds primarily for Aberdeen Breast Cancer Research Projects at ARI
and Archway, an Aberdeen restbite care service. The event consists of two parts. Firstly, a 10K
(6 mile) walk (sorry, due to limited space no running) along
the old Deeside railway line to Cults and back. Followed by a Party in the Duthie Parks Winter Gardens.
The After Party is to celebrate life and friendship and
hosts an evening of live entertainment, delicious canapés and
sparkling pink fizz along with a fantastic array of beauty
treatments and therapies for you to treat yourself to.
What charities will benefit from Bling Fling?
All monies raised will be equally split between three
Aberdeen charities:
-
Breast Cancer Research led by Prof Heys at ARI
- Archway, supports
families with learning disabilities in Aberdeen and North-East
- Children's Cancer Research at Aberdeen Royal Children's Hospital
When and where is the Bling Fling?
Date: Sunday 16th May 2010
Registration: 4.30pm - 5.30pm (near Polmuir Road Entrance (we
strongly advise getting there early to avoid queues)
Following a brief group warm up the walk will commence around
6.00pm.
After Party:
7.30pm - 9.30pm in
Winter Gardens, Duthie Park
(FREE and open to registered entrants only: featuring live local entertainment, beauty treatments, therapies and refreshments.)
How long will the walk take? Will there be toilet facilities available during the Walk?
Who can take part?
Where do I send my completed Registration Form and Fee?
What if I struggle to raise
£50 in sponsorship?
We estimate that the full 10K walk should take approximately 2
hours (or one hour for the 5K).
The Bling Fling is suitable for anyone aged 14+, and is suitable
for any fitness level and experience of walker.
What do I need to do to take part?
You must pre-register by completing and returning an entry form as
detailed here.
Please post to our admin office: Bling Fling Admin Office,
71 Westburn Road,
Aberdeen , AB25 2SH
What if I am not available to do the walk, can I still make a donation?
Yes, of course. Bling Fling accept
online donations or by sending a cheque (made payable to “Bling Fling”) to
our admin office address as above - Thank you.
Can I register a group of friends as a Team?
Yes you can and this is a good way to ensure that you walk
with your friends. However, each team member must have a completed registration
form, registration fee, and raise a minimum of £50 in
sponsorship. Please remember to write your team name on each
registration form and return them together.
How much sponsorship do I have to raise?
We ask all entrants to raise a minimum of £50 in
sponsorship, although there is absolutely no limit to how much you can raise for the Bling
Fling. Every penny you make in sponsorship will boost these
worthwhile causes. Once you have been allocated a place at
Bling Fling 2010 we will forward you details on how to
set up your own sponsor page online which ensures you
reach all your friends, family and colleagues.
And remember, if your company is in a Matched
Giving Scheme, you could double your sponsorship by letting them
know you are taking part in the Bling Fling.
As demand to take part is high, we do ask that you must
raise the minimum £50 required. However, this does
not need to be via traditional sponsorship. View
our
Fundraising
Ideas for more ideas.
When will I hear that my application has been accepted?
Places are limited and so will be allocated on a first come
first served basis.
So please ensure you post your application early to avoid
disappointment. As
soon as we receive your signed and completed application, we
will send you confirmation of your place. Please note
correspondence will be be via email where possible to minimise postage costs to the charities,
bit don't worry if you don't have access to email we
post to your home address. If you do not hear
within 10 working days of you posting your entry, please
contact us.
What should I wear for the Walk?
You will need trainers or good fitting walking shoes for the actual walk, but feel free to change into your high heels for the Bling Fling After Party!
You will receive a Bling Fling T-shirt to wear for the Walk prior to the event date - and please feel free to customise yours with extra Bling if you want.
How can I get to the Duthie Park?
Car parking spaces will be limited, so if you
can, please use public transport or arrange to be
dropped off and collected. If you would like to travel
by bus, please
click here
for more information.
If you should have any further questions that are not answered here, please
contact us.