In May 2011 I will be embarking on my greatest challenge yet – scaling and defeating the Great Wall of China – well walking an 80 mile section in 8 days. With 30-40 degree heats, and uneven terrain this is set to be a gruelling challenge particularly when most of my sporting activity of late has been done via the PlayStation…

But to show my commitment I’m on a health kick, and have gone on 3 runs in the last week! All with the aim of completing the China challenge. And I’m doing all this in order to raise money for Centrepoint.

Centrepoint is a fantastic charity that I have been supporting since I started earning a wage, their mission is to end youth homelessness in the UK and currently work with hundreds of young people in London and the North-East all who have no place to go. Many have been kicked out onto the streets leaving them few options and a bleak future.  

By reaching the £3,200 total we can do so much good, for example: 

- £25 would provide meals, safe accommodation and support for a young person for one day;

- £50 would provide hot meals for a week;

- £300 could go to keeping the emergency shelter for young people open for a night and;

- £1,500 could cover the costs of providing basic necessities like blankets, towels and toiletries for the emergency shelter.

Everything Centrepoint does is designed to get a homeless young person back on their feet, to give them back the opportunity they lost and ultimately to give them a life we would all want.

I would really appreciate your support not only for the China trek but for these young people too.

I intend for every penny raised will go to Centrepoint – I will cover the costs of flights and any logistics for the trip myself.

Thanks for your support!

Ben

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