What the media says...

“For charity challenges, Blood, Sweat & Charity by Nick Stanhope distils the experience of hundreds of experts and participants.”
Independent on Sunday

“Regardless of the scale of the challenge, the experience to be gained from Nick’s work with Blood, Sweat & Charity will inform your choices, maximise the money you raise and guide your training to give you a huge organisational advantage.”
Daily Telegraph Adventure Travel Show

"Charities would benefit from making supporters who are considering a challenge event aware of this book"
Third Sector

What charities say...

"Blood, Sweat and Charity is invaluable to charity challenge participants of every kind - it will transform the way our supporters fundraise and train."
Dr Mike Meegan, International Director, International Community for the Relief of Starvation and Suffering (ICROSS)

"Finally a practical, positive guide for anyone thinking of taking on a charity challenge. Blood Sweat & Charity gives constructive and helpful advice, and in encouraging the development of meaningful experiences thereby increases the bond between individuals and the charity they choose to support. We will be recommending it to our supporters as a best practice handbook.”
Maria Photiou, Challenge Events Manager, ActionAid

"Blood Sweat & Charity is an absolute must-read for anyone who is considering taking part in a charity challenge event. The book will offer the best support around for choosing your event and helping you reach your fundraising goal." 
Ian Tate, Head of Challenges, Norwood - Children & Families First

“Blood, Sweat & Charity is an innovation to the growing charity challenge sector. An in-depth and well illustrated coverage of all types of events, it will no doubt lead the way in support and advice for participants and become every challenger’s travel bible.”
Victoria Bolton, Charity Challenge

What participants say...

“I raised £800 more than my target by following the simple steps in the book, and my only regret is not getting hold of one earlier!”
Kate Collins, London Marathon 2005

“Thank goodness for this! I wished I’d got it earlier, because it made all the scary bits about fundraising and training very straightforward. I’m already using it to plan my next challenge…”
Kevin Flynn, London Marathon 2006

“I had been terrified by fundraising, but by following the advice and using the ideas I’ve charged ahead, and, amazingly, really enjoyed it!” Chris Bradford, USA, Big Ride Across America, 2007

“All I can say is I’m so glad I’ve got something to use to help me through this pretty intimidating challenge. Best of all has been the training advice – its top notch. I’ve also enjoyed the stories and top tips from so many previous participants.”
Jono Felix , South Africa, Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2007

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