ENJOY the challenge of a lifetime and raise funds for a Manx charity in the process.
That’s the proposition on offer from the The Children’s Centre, which is hosting a launch event for its 2013 Arctic Sledding Challenge tomorrow evening (Tuesday).
The trip involves a 250km, week-long, expedition on sleds pulled by huskies, starting in Norway and crossing over the border into Sweden, and takes place in early April next year.
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. So the launch event is a great chance for anyone interested in the 2013 challenge to meet people who have completed the trip and to ask 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 camaraderie among the team and the team leaders as they all supported each other during expedition.
So if you’ve got a sense of adventure and think you’ve got what it takes, then attend the launch event at at The Children’s Centre, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, at 6.30pm tomorrow.
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/