Introducing
In the UK, over 150 people a day are diagnosed with breast cancer.
As a group of people that have been affected directly or indirectly by breast cancer, we wanted to take action and Challenge 150 was born. Our mission is to raise awareness about the importance of self-examination, to raise funds for cancer charities and to support them by volunteering our time. Visit this page for information about our activities and find out how you can get involved.
How to Check
There's more to checking your boobs than a quick look in the mirror. Our friends at Coppafeel have some great advice on how to check and what to do if you find something that doesn't feel right.
Donate
Ready to support a great cause? We're raising money for Star Throwers, a cancer support charity based in Norfolk dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Please click the link below to visit our Just Giving page. Your donation will be very gratefully received.
Coming-Up
| Autumn Bake Sale | 28th October |
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| Another round of delicious, homemade cakes in the Atrium. | |
| Games Night | 20th November |
| Join us for an evening of fun and games at The Earlham on Earlham Road, Norwich. Tickets will be on sale in advance. | |
| The Cave Takeover | 24th November |
| We will be taking-over The Cave charity shop for an entire week, so make sure you come and see us. All proceed from this week and indeed the whole quarter will go to support Star Throwers. | |
| PLU Christmas Quiz | 27th November |
| Mike's third and final quiz of the year will have a festive theme. Booking is essential so look-out for his email. | |
| Chistmas Bake Sale | 10th December |
| Come and visit us in the Atrium for some delicious cakes and more. | |
Fundraising
| Winter Bake Sale | £863.75 |
| Spin 150 | £394.63 |
| Spring Bake Sale | £949.13 |
| PLU Quiz | £616.09 |
| Body Transform Fitness | £492.63 |
| Summer Bake Sale | £379.23 |
| Charity Football | £419.36 |
| Tom's Challenge 150 | £741.20 |
| Mike's Walkathon | £1,511.91 |
| Norwich 60 | £320.00 |
| Forum Abseil | £21,378.39 |
| Bristol Lap 150 | £1,030.00 |
| Just Giving Campaign | £536.00 |
| Estimated Gift Aid | £5,776.45 |
| Workplace Matching | £26,904.02 |
| Star Throwers Total | £62,312.79 |
| Maxim Bake Sale for Strathcarron Hospice | £895.06 |
| PLU Quiz for Dreams Come True | £68.45 |
| Workplace Matching | £963.51 |
| Grand Total | £64,239.81 |
Forum Abseil
On Friday, 26th September 80 brave participants from Aviva and Star Throwers took on an incredible challenge; abseiling off The Forum in Norwich to raise funds for Star Throwers. Cheered on by friends, family and passers-by, the atmosphere was electric from start to finish. The event showcased courage, community spirit and a shared commitment to making a difference. Thanks to Aviva’s pound matching, the total raised soared to over £45,000; a phenomenal achievement that will have a lasting effect on Star Throwers and the people they support.
Mike's Walkathon
From 5th to 17th June, Mike Shaw walked an eye-watering 220 miles around Norfolk to raise money for Star Throwers. He was joined by several guests along the way and raised over £1,500 to support people affected by cancer. Have a look at some of the amazing pictures taken along the route. Very well done Mike; what a fantastic effort!
Tom's Challenge
Our amazing colleague Tom Bailey pushed himself to the limit to raise money for Star throwers by doing multiple amazing events; the London Marathon on 27th of April, Suffolk Sunrise Cycle Ride on the 18th of May and the Boudicca Way UltraMarathon on the 19th of July. That’s 159 miles in total, raising over £740 for Star Throwers!
Bristol Lap 150
On Tuesday, 30th September the legend known as Tim Martin took on an extraordinary challenge at Aviva’s Bristol office, completing 150 laps around the lake. That might sound like a lot and it is; 50 miles in just over eight hours! Tim’s determination and endurance were nothing short of remarkable. Every lap was a step toward supporting Star Throwers and his efforts raised over £1,000 for the charity. Tim’s achievement is a shining example of what Challenge 150 is all about; pushing boundaries, inspiring others and making a real difference.
Body Transform Fitness
A huge shout out to Body Transform Fitness for hosting an epic HIIT-themed workout for our Challenge 150 May event! We might have dropped a few pounds in sweat, but our Star Throwers pound pot definitely bulked up. From star jumps, to slam balls and burpees, every rep helped raise an amazing £500 — doubled to £1,000 with pound matching! Thank you to everyone who showed up, pushed hard, and made a difference. Your energy fuels more than just workouts — it powers hope.
Spin 150
Spin 150 was a great event with had exercise bikes, rowing machines, skiing simulators and even a greenscreen for action shots. We broke a sweat to break cancer! After an amazing turnout, we managed to go 154km in total, with Agit topping our leaderboards in rowing and Peter doing the same in skiing. We raised a fantastic £395, which may increase to almost £800 with our workplace charity-matching scheme!
Bake Sales
Our bake sales were a great success, both at our Norwich Office (Surrey Street) and our Maxim Office (just outside Glasgow). We raised an amazing total of £1,844, which may be almost £4,000 with our workplace charity matching scheme. Our Norwich event also allowed us to host our wonderful friends from Star Throwers with their creative crafts. Who’d have thought in the battle of cakes and crafts vs cancer, cakes and crafts would be doing so well? More to come soon!
Star Throwers
We're raising money for Star Throwers, a cancer support charity based in Norfolk dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer, from diagnosis through to life after cancer. Around three quarters of the people supported by Star Throwers have a breast cancer diagnosis. Your donations will go towards providing nutritional support, cancer information, counselling, lymphoedema support and general running of this fantastic charity.
Strathcarron Hospice
We have also raised money for Strathcarron Hospice, who provide specialist Hospice care and expert end of life care for the people of Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth. They care for people with illnesses that cannot be cured including cancer, lung, heart or kidney failure and a range of non-malignant and neurological diseases. They are also actively involved in research and education in palliative care.