The annual 8K Undercliff Run is both a fundraising event for RISE, and a way for women and girls to 'come together, visibly, and stand against domestic abuse in Brighton and Hove'.
One in three women globally will experience domestic abuse and of those who have been in a relationship, almost one in four adolescent girls aged 15–19 have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner.
The Schools Shield provides an opportunity to talk about this issue in schools and gives girls an empowering opportunity to really do something about it. Every year the run raises around £25k for the vital work RISE does supporting those affected by domestic abuse in our area.
Schools, staff, student’s families and friends are also able to volunteer for the event, both on and before the day, and really become part of it with the RISE team. Volunteers can sign up HERE, identifying which school they are from in the last section to enable us to track and report on this.
Last year Roedean won the Shield – will they hold it again this year?
Who can enter?
- Our 8K race is for women and girls only.
- Schools Shield Teams can include up to five students of 15 years of age and over, and one adult per team
- RISE asks participants to raise a minimum of £20 each in addition to their entry fee
- Entry fee is £23 per person, discounted from £30 per person standard entry fee
- Entry fee includes a goodie bag per person containing gifts from selected partners, and individual medals for everyone who completes the course.
- There will be photo and opportunities for the winning team and school on Run day.
- An engraved shield will be presented to the winning team at their school shortly after the race, after engraving.
How do you sign up?
Contact the 8k team via email at fundraising@riseuk.org.uk to let them know you would like to enter a team – please do not sign up online for the Schools Shield at present.
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About RISE:
RISE stands for Refuge, Information, Support and Education.
Founded in 1994, RISE support women, children & LGBT+ people in Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas who are affected by domestic abuse.
RISE services include crisis accommodation, a helpline, counselling, support groups, legal and housing advice, children’s services and a specialist LGBT+ Service.
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