David Whiteley
British Red Cross 3 Peaks Challenge
Fundraising for The British Red Cross Society
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British Red Cross 3 Peaks Challenge - 28/29 July 07
Ben Nevis - Scafell Pike - Snowdon
Fantastic, Fantastic!
The team completed the British Red Cross 3 Peaks challenge in 23 hours and 31 minutes, smashing the 24 hours target.
It was a gruelling challenge that really pushed the team to their physical and mental limits. Not only did the people who were walking have to battle with the physical challenge of continuous walking up ridiculously steep, rugged terrain. They also had the mental challenge of navigating up and down the mountains, sometimes in the dark.
The support crew had an equally challenging task of driving through the night battling with tight, twisty roads and long monotonous motorways. They were also faced with the mental challenge of navigating the correct route and arriving on time at the correct location, which is a much harder task than it sounds. They also had to feed and water the walkers before and after each mountain.
Thank You
The team would like to take this opportunity to thank the very long list of people and companies who have supported us and the British Red Cross. We felt truly special reading some of the messages we received before, during and after the event.
Without your kind words, support and generosity, we would not have been able to achieve this task. For that reason, we are truly grateful.
Some of the text messages received during the event include:
Your doing well, keep it up
Wow! Can’t believe how well you have done
Congratulations! keep on climbing!
What on earth is that on your head . . . oh it’s only cloud!
R U there yet?
Well done guys! Congrats
Well done u r a star. Always knew u’d do it
Well done team! I’m very proud of you all
Congratulations to you all. Well done-put the flags down and raise a glass
Results
The team came 14th out of 33 teams who entered the event.
Ben Nevis was completed in 5 hours and 17 minutes.
Scafell Pike was completed in 4 hours and 14 minutes.
Snowdon was completed in 4 hours flat – we needed that finishing line and a cold beer!
Winners
The 1998 Pol Roger Vintage Champagne has been won by Ray Whiteley
Theatre tickets to the Donmar Warehouse have been won by Mandy Talbott
Afternoon tea for 4 people has been won by Nayar Hasan
Bowling for 4 people has been won by Nick McFetrich
The team would like to thank everyone again for their tremendous generosity in supporting us achieving this challenge.
Many thanks for your support,
Anderson Goodridge, David Whiteley, Joanne McDonald, Michael Barough, Sonja Grosshans
P.S. For more details on the challenge, please visit: http://www.redcross.org.uk/events_page.asp?id=58760&ONav=52466
P.P.S. to see what other fantastic activities the British Red Cross are undertaking, please visit: http://www.redcross.org.uk/
To view previous events that team members have undertaken to raise money for charity for, please visit: London Marathon: http://www.justgiving.com/davidwhiteley
Kilimanjaro: http://www.justgiving.com/climb_kilimanjaro