I've agreed to take on 'The 3 Peak Challenge' to help raise money for the organisation that I work for - 'Reflex'.Reflex (part of the charity YFC),
works with young offenders and marginalised young people both in
custody and in the community. We use creative arts such as music and
theatre, and relevant youth outreach prgrammes to help engage, encourage, and transform young people.
The
work we do helps young people express themselves and reflect on thier
own
personal lives, and addresses many of the negative and harmful habits
of young people. As an organisation we offer support and help to young
people at risk of offending and already in custody, and loads of ways
for them to engage in positive, fulfilling and life changing activities.
Check out more about what we do at our brand new website:
www.reflex.org We have never done a fundraiser that is completly dedicated to
Reflex so this is a first!
On August 26th 2009 I will be one of 4 staff members doing this challenge to raise money for Reflex.
Basically i'm not very fit and i've never climbed a mahoosive mountain, so this
is going to be challenging! Plus I have to do it in under 12 hours!!!
Please can you support me in this and help me beat
my target of £1000.Here's some official info on the challenge...
By tradition the grueling
37.5km (23.5 miles) must be
completed within
12 hours though the actual time taken will vary
depending on the stamina of the individual and the prevailing weather
conditions.
The
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Walk is a
rugged, high mountain walk
over a variety of terrains and should
not be underestimated.
Whilst
the walking is generally pretty good it is very long for a single day's
hike. It also includes
three big climbs totaling
1586m (5202ft) of
ascent with the last climb up onto Ingleborough - when the legs are
tired and the spirit is
weak - being particularly steep.
As
with all mountainous areas, the weather can change frequently and very
quickly. Swirling mist can descend with little warning and heavy rain
can turn hard ground into stamina sapping bog.
I'm off to get fit....please give some cash!
Thanks!!
Jo
