Following on from its successful Arctic Sledding Challenge this year, The Children’s Centre is organising another fundraising adventure to Lapland in 2013. The charity is hosting a launch event on July 31 for anyone who wants to find out about the trip which is a 250km, week long, expedition on sleds pulled by huskies starting in Norway and crossing over the border into Sweden. In April this year 10 adventurers completed the trek and raised more than £10,000 for The Children’s Centre’s charitable projects. Members of that expedition will be at the charity’s HQ in Woodbourne Road, Douglas, for the launch event to talk about their experiences.
Mark Eastham, Fundraising Co-ordinator for The Children’s Centre, said:
“2013 will be the fifth year we have organised overseas adventure challenges, and the second year we have run a sledding challenge trip to Lapland. This year’s challenge was very popular and a rewarding experience for all who took part. The launch event is a great chance for anyone interested in the 2013 challenge to meet people who have completed trip and to discuss any questions they have with our adventure events team. As with all of our adventure events everyone who takes part will receive help and support in preparing for the physical challenge and with advice on fundraising.”
One of the team who completed the challenge in April this year was Microgaming Accountant Kirsty Hanks. She described the trip as one of the most challenging experiences of her life, but also one of the most rewarding. Like many of those who have taken part in The Children’s Centre’s fundraising adventures, an abiding memory of the trip was the cammaraderie among the team and the team leaders as they all supported each other during the expedition.
The 2013 Arctic Sledding Challenge runs from April 6 to April 13 and the launch event is at The Children’s Centre, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, at 6.30pm on Tuesday July 31. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to email markeastham@thechildrenscentre.org.im in advance, but anyone who turns up on the night will also be welcome.
For more details go to www.thechildrenscentre.org.im/adventure-events/.
