Events

Dates for your diary:  2009 and 2010

• Christmas cards are here!
  
  A selection of original Christmas cards supporting causes across the ORH is now available to buy.
  
  Download an order form |or call 01865 743444.
• Saturday 21 November – Cancer Centre Open Day

The Charitable Funds open morning is now fully booked. If you have any questions about the event please call 01865 743444. You can still attend the Cancer Centre Open Day|, 11.00am - 3.00pm, for a behind-the-scenes look at Oxford's cancer care. No need to book, just show up.

• Friday 27 November – Champagne and Shopping Evening

Enjoy a champagne and shopping evening at Bicester Village on Friday 27 November 5.00 - 8.00pm in support of the Fund for Children. Tickets, at £35, include a glass of champagne, a goodie bag and a ten percent discount voucher for shopping. A three course meal option is also available.

Call 01865 743444 to find out more.

• Saturday 19 December – Christmas Shopping Soccer Day

Summertown Stars AFC are holding a coaching session for children aged six and above at Cutteslow Park, in aid of charities including the Children's Hospital. You can drop children off between 10.00am and 2.00pm and get a bit of last minute Christmas shopping in.

Call 01865 353202. 

• February 2010 – 'Put Your Heart into It'
  
  A month of fundraising for the new Oxford Heart Centre|  will include keep-fit events, personal challenges, fundraising dinner parties and much more. You can organise your own event; just contact us for help and advice. Why not join an organised event – thanks to Nexus and GO Active for putting on fun activities across the region throughout February. Watch this space for full details of all these events coming soon.
  
  Register for Put Your Heart Into It| (pdf)
• Sunday 18 April 2010 – The Oxford Mail OX5RUN

The date for the 2010 Oxford Mail OX5RUN has now been set. The annual five mile run at Blenheim Palace, which supports the Children's Hospital and children's services across the ORH, will take place on 18 April 2010. Once again thanks to Allen Associates and Motorworld for sponsoring the run, and thanks in particular to the organisers, the Oxford Mail and Oxford Times.

It costs just £10 to enter and participants are asked to try and raise £100 or more in sponsorship.

Call 01865 743444 to join the event: online registration will be available soon.

Phone us on 01865 743444 for more information or to take part in any of these events.

Past events

• Sunday 18 October – It's Not Just a Walk in the Park

  Hundreds of people took part in our Cancer and Heart Centre fundraiser, It's Not Just a Walk in the Park, on 18 October 2009. The three mile sponsored walk coincided with the opening of the Oxford Heart Centre|. From toddlers to 90 year olds, the walk allowed people of all ages and abilities to show their support.

  Call 01865 743444 if you need help getting your sponsorship money to us.
  
  See pictures from the day on our News page|.

• Heart Centre dinner success!

A sell-out crowd of 300 diners enjoyed the Keble College Heart Centre Dinner on Friday 2 October. With wonderful entertainment from Rory Bremner and Lord Patten, the evening looks to have raised over £40,000, a tremendous result. Thank you to all the guests and to all those who worked so hard to make the night such a success.