Dear all
Firstly, thank you for taking the time to visit our page.
James, Dan and I are hoping to raise as much money as possible for the charity Grief Encounter by making 3 ascents by the 3 different routes in 24 hours of Mont Ventoux (alt 1904m) - arguably the most celebrated climb in the cycling world.
All three of us are involved with pastoral care at Highgate School and unfortunately over the years have been involved with pupils who have suffered the loss of a parent or sibling. Grief Encounter is a charity that looks to help youngsters and their families deal with the consequences of such a tragedy (more details below).
We will be attempting this challenge in the heat of August and the following quotes attest to the ferocity of Mont Ventoux
"The Ventoux is a god of Evil, to which sacrifices must be made. It never forgives weakness and extracts an unfair tribute of suffering."
Roland Barthes. French philosopher
Lance Armstrong. 7 times Tour de France winner
Grief Encounter is a charity that aims to provide the best possible support to bereaved children, young people and their families follwowing the death of a parent or a sibling. Nobody wants to think about ever having to use the services of Grief Encounter; the loss of a loved one has profound and potentially devastating effects. The facts are that one day someone you know will need help.
- 1 in 29 children in the UK under 16 will experience the death of a parent
- Every half an hour a child loses a parent somewhere in the UK.
It costs in excess £3000 to support a family throughout the year, with many families needing additional help and counselling. Demand still outweighs supply and issues have become increasingly complex.
By sponsoring us will enable Grief Encounter to continue their work and NOT have to turn families away. Grief Encounter's vision is that every bereaved child and their family in the UK get the best possible help, support, recognition and understanding, following their loss.
The money we raise will help support families and children through one to one counselling, workshops, residential camps, fun days, bespoke school programmes and their informative website.
Please help us to raise money for Grief Encounter, so they can continue to help support bereaved children and their families.
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