By Ian Lockwood
October 18 2013

Entries are now open for The Wings for Life Formula One Challenge, a unique charity campaign ideal for Formula One fanatics with a flair for fundraising. 

The charity Wings for Life – www.wingsforlife.com - is calling on companies and groups to form fundraising teams to drive forwards discoveries in world class spinal research. Competing against one another, these teams will spend the duration of the Formula One season, February to November, racing to raise as much money as possible for research. In return, they will receive rewards from the Formula One team, Infiniti Red Bull Racing.

To kick off the challenge, teams are invited to an exclusive launch evening where Infiniti Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner will give a talk to the teams about the recipe for creating a winning team.  At the half way point of the challenge, the three teams who have banked the most money will be sent an Infiniti Red Bull Racing static car for display. What’s more, the team with the highest total will get tickets to the British Grand Prix.

After ten months of racing for final place, the top fundraising team will be decided. Their prize will be a driving session in the Infiniti Red Bull Racing simulator with guidance from a team expert. Instead of a trophy they will take home an iconic piece of Infiniti Red Bull Racing memorabilia which has been framed, worn and signed.

And that’s not all. All teams raising at least £10,000 in aid of Wings for Life’s research will be entitled to a behind-the-scenes tour of the Infiniti Red Bull Racing Factory. Their day will include a champagne buffet lunch and a Q & A session with Team Principal Christian Horner where he’ll test if the teams put his tips into action.

Team Principal of Infiniti Red Bull Racing Christian Horner commented: We’re proud to be supporting the Wings for Life Formula One Challenge again – it’s a great chance for us to give something back to fans whilst encouraging them to raise money for a vital cause. I’ll look forward to meeting next year’s teams and discussing team tactics together. I hope they will show the same passion and determination as this year’s challengers who have tirelessly competed for the top spot!  

To sign up or find out more please email: nikki.wilson@wingsforlife.com. Please be aware that to enter teams must aim to raise at least £10,000. Matched donations from companies are permitted. To attend the launch talk £1000 must have been donated. To qualify for the static car reward, at least £5,000 must have been secured. Terms and conditions apply.

About Wings for Life

Wings for Life fund cutting-edge research projects and clinical trials across the globe aimed at accelerating progress towards a cure for spinal cord injury.

Since Wings for Life was first founded, 82 spinal cord research projects have been funded at the world’s most well-respected institutes and a number of vital breakthroughs have been made.

The developments so far provide strong hope that treatment options are closer than they have ever been. However, intensive research work will be needed before a breakthrough in human medicine can be achieved.

When you support Wings for Life, 100% of the money you donate will go to directly to spinal cord injury research as the charity’s founders generously cover all of the administrative costs.  

Wings for Life UK organises a range of fundraising events for their supporters and always welcomes new volunteers.

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