A thrilling abseil challenge is to be staged from the roof of Fisher Tower in the heart of the Canterbury Christ Church University campus to support Kent Kids Miles of Smiles, the Gazette’s official charity of the year.

A minimum of 50 very brave people are needed to rise to the challenge and take part in the daunting task being staged on Sunday, June 7.

Two abseil ropes will be fixed to the roof of the seven storey building just off North Holmes Road enabling our brave participants to abseil 100ft down the side of the building.

Event sponsors are needed to fund each abseil rope and will have their donation highlighted in the Gazette. The support will ensure every penny of the sponsorship money raised by participants can go to charity.

To take part our brave participants must raise a minimum of £75 in sponsorship. Proceeds from the event will be divided between Kent Kids Miles of Smiles, which will receive 70 per cent of the funds raised, and the children’s road safety charity Kent Walking Bus Project, which will receive 30 per cent of sponsorship raised.

To apply for a free event pack simply order it online at www.kmcharitychallenge.co.uk

The abseil is being organised on the day by Avalon Adventures which is the professional firm that has worked with the Gazette and kmfm Charity Team staging many successful events in Kent. As well as having qualified staff, many of whom are former servicemen, the firm has full public liability insurance.

Simon Dolby, KM Comunity and Charity Projects Manager said: “Having seen for myself the challenge facing the participants they will certainly have earned the backing and support of all those who sponsor them.”

To sponsor the event call Simon Dolby on 07989 164 752.

Click here to book your event pack http://www.kmcharitychallenge.co.uk/

Thursday, May 07 2009

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  • Charity Abseil 7/6

    6/15/2009 7:44:55 PM
    by Rosalind Whitehead

    I want to take part in the poll to find the best picture from this event but I can't find them on either kentishgazette or the address that the participants were given kmcharitychalenge. Please advise.

  • Canterbury Charity Absil June 7th

    3/5/2010 10:03:56 PM
    by Becca

    I want to take part in this but can't find anywhere on the link that will actually let me book a place, Found all the details. Please help, I don't want to miss a place

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