On May 23rd 2009 an elite bunch of highly trained *ahem* UK interns will be attempting the highly regarded and feared 3 Peaks Challenge.

The 3 Peaks Challenge has a few simple ingredients. Throw in 10,000 feet of climbing, 500 miles of driving and a time limit of 24 hours and you're halfway there. Then add 14 placement students, numerous crates of Red Bull and a handful of determination. Season with agony/blisters/rain/snow as appropriate.

Over the last 8 months at HP our biggest challenge in life has been waking up at 7am for work. This will absolutely destroy us. We will be physically and mentally ruined. But it's worth it. For one very important cause:

-  Action for Children (http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/)

Every child deserves a happy childhood. Action for Children believe all young people have unique potential and that they should have the support and opportunities they need to reach it. They help nearly 170,000 children, young people and their families through nearly 450 projects across the UK. Their work is invaluable and something we can make a real difference with, in our own country.


The walkers:

Will Day, Graham Matthews, Ali Ford, Andy Keeling, Jack O'Callaghan, Craig Mundy, Zaf Noor, Zoe Mims, Isobel Robinson, Greg Rahilly, Sean Farrell, Julien Breton, Vishal Mistry, Russell Wing (Drivers... Rosh Kumar, Mike Tempest, Jonny Clement, Filipe Barbosa)

We'd really appreciate you helping us reach our target, even in these times of gloomy recession (if you believe the media). Even if it's only the minimum donation of £2, thank you!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Action for Children gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

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N.B - The 'offline amount' includes the amounts raised by individual interns justgiving pages and the events held around the office - cake sales/raffles/cycling to work/sweepstake/other fundraising and also Ali's Barcelon Marathon effort!