**Entries to take part in the abseil have now closed. Support our abseilers by visiting the JustGiving campaign here!
Do something unforgettable this Christmas and join us in abseiling down our main building at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital…dressed as Santa!
That’s right, this Christmas, we’re taking you to abseil nearly 75ft down our main hospital building in Basingstoke! You could be one of over 50 Santas descending as we ‘Abseil into Christmas’ on 18th November to raise funds for our incredible local NHS.
All health and safety measures in place
Fully qualified instructors leading the challenge
An unforgettable experience
Just £30 to register
On the day, the event will be lead by Big Bang Promotions, a leading company in events, activities and sports, with experts in adventure activities.
Register today!
To take part, sign up for just £30 including your Santa outfit! Each participant will pledge to raise £150 for Hampshire Hospitals Charity to help us make a real difference to patients, staff and volunteers at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Instructions and help for how to set up your Justgiving page can be found here.
If you would like to take part but do not wish to fundraise, you can make the full payment of £180 when you register. We ask for this amount to enable us to cover the cost of abseiling whilst still raising funds that can support our patients, staff and volunteers here at HHFT.
All participants must be over 18 years of age. You cannot participate if you are pregnant or under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
Please read the Abseil Health Warning Notice provided by Big Bang Promotions and FAQs below before signing up to the abseil. Please note: the Abseil Health Warning Notice states participants must be over 11, however, as a charity, we are only able to take adults over the age of 18 on this abseil.
**This abseil is now taking place on Saturday 18 November (not 25) - we apologise for any confusion.
FAQs:
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Yes. Our abseil is being run by Big Bang Promotions, a leading company in events, activities and sports who are experts in adventure activities. Big Bang promotions have worked on events such as the Bear Grylls Survival Race, car bungee jumping with Top Gear Live, PR stunting with Cadburys and many more.
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It’s an amazing 73ft high!
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If any of the following apply, you must seek professional medical advice before abseiling and sign a non-standard waiver:
High blood pressure
Heart condition
Suffer from dizziness or epilepsy
Damage to neck, back, spinal column, legs or eyes
Asthma
Medication - if you are taking any form of prescribed medication, please inform us of how this may affect you
Aged 50 or above: Big Bang Promotions strongly advise that you seek medical advice prior to taking part.
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There is, this is 120kg (18.9 stone). Waist harnesses fit waist size of 40cm to 125cm.
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You will need to sign a waiver on the day of the abseil so that we know you understand the nature of the activity and agree to participate in the event with us. If you have any of the medical conditions noted on the ‘I have a medical condition, can I still take part’ FAQ, you will need to sign a non-standard waiver.
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Simply visit our Justgiving campaign link here and click ‘Start Fundraising’, you’ll then be able to create your own fundraising page and start collecting donations! To view our handy guide on how to do this, click here.
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You can! You are welcome to make a joint fundraising page, but we ask that you still aim to fundraise £150 for every person abseiling. This enables us to cover the cost of doing the abseil whilst still raising funds that will support our patients, staff and volunteers here at HHFT.
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Funds raised for Hampshire Hospitals Charity will support patients, staff and volunteers across our Basingstoke, Winchester, Andover and Alton hospitals to enhance what the NHS already provides. Funds enable us to purchase equipment, fund refurbishment and upgrades, invest in staff wellbeing and so much more.
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Yes! If you would like to abseil with us but wish not to fundraise, you can pay the full amount of £180 upfront. This will include your Santa outfit to wear on the day!
This amount enables us to cover the cost of doing the abseil whilst still raising funds that will support our patients, staff and volunteers here at HHFT.