2013 is officially here!
As the festive season of parties and feasting slows down to a halt, the start of a new year is the perfect time to turn a new page and make resolutions that can change your life for the better.
Have you made any New Year's resolutions? Fear not, we've got some ideas to inspire.
Drowning in clutter?
Why not make it your New Year's resolution to have a clear out and help RNIB too! There are so many ways that you can help raise money for RNIB and help protect the environment too. So far, we've raised an amazing £385,000 from recycling old mobile phones and printer cartridges! We can recycle DVDs and CDs you no longer use or even those old clothes at the back of the wardrobe.
Don't forget, every little bit counts. We've raised loads of money from people who have donated their spare holiday coins or used stamps! Why not order a charity collection box for the office? We have lots of fun ideas to make a special day of it!
Get fit, not fat!
With Christmas, comes overindulgence, so it's no surprise if your clothes feel a little tighter and you're feeling less motivated to venture out into the cold. With a bit of forward planning and by making small changes, you can establish new routines that will help you to stay focused while getting fit.
Set yourself a goal
We have guaranteed entry places in the adidas Silverstone Half Marathon and the Mizuno Reading Half Marathon. Both events are on fast flat courses, and we can offer you 16 week training plans to get you from zero to half marathon in time for Spring.
Work outs don't need to be long to be beneficial. Our training partners Full Potential offer all RNIB runners free bespoke training plans to suit you.
Get your friends involved
If you think you'll find training to be a little monotonous, why not get your friends and family involved! They'll be a great support and extra motivation for keeping to your plans. A lovely winter walk or some ice skating would be brilliant cross training for your event. Or better still, give the gift of good health and buy a friend a race place so that you can compete together! Entries in the adidas Silverstone Half Marathon or the Mizuno Reading Half Marathon are only £15 to £25! The perfect gift.
Overseas adventures
If you're looking for a challenge, to make new friends and see the world, we have a number of overseas treks to entice you! Fancy trekking the Inca Trail to discover one of the "Lost Cities" of the world, Machu Picchu? Or if you're strapped for time, you can discover the vast desert scenery of Sinai in one long weekend! From China to Tanzania, we have treks to all parts of the world. Go on, take the challenge!
Five, four, three, two…one!
Ring in the New Year by sending a free New Year's eCard to your friends and relatives! Best of all, by sending one of our fab eCards, you'll help spread the word about the vital work RNIB do in helping to support blind and partially sighted people. Simply pick an eCard design, type your message and choose up to ten recipients. It's that easy.
All the best for the New Year, from the RNIB Fundraising Team!