Messenger reporters put through their paces
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Three Medway Messenger
reporters are being put through their paces this week in
preparation for the Three Peaks Challenge.
The trio is preparing to climb Britain's three highest mountains
in just 24 hours in aid of CPC Kent.
And the group - Jenni Horn, Keyan Milanian and Sarah Shaffi -
are being helped on their journey by Virgin Active in Medway, which
has provided free use of its gym.
Personal trainers Damian Coates and Mitch Sherwood are this week
putting the group through their paces, making sure they are in peak
condition for the trek.
John McClory, general manager of the gym, said: "We're thrilled
to be supporting the Medway Messenger team and are looking forward
to helping them shape up for what's going to be a gruelling
challenge."
The reporters now need the generous support of Medway Messenger
readers to help reach a target of £1,500, which will all go to help
children with cerebral palsy.
The team will have to climb the highest mountains in Scotland,
England and Wales in just one day. Their journey starts at 6am on
Saturday, May 8, with Ben Nevis in Scotland. Second on the list is
Scafell Pike in Cumbria and the challenge will end at 5am on
Saturday, May 9, at Snowdon in Wales.
CPC Kent runs the Smiley Steps Centre in Cliffe, which has to
raise £250,000 a year to keep going. The centre is funded
completely through voluntary donations and fundraising events like
the Three Peaks Challenge.
Medway Messenger editor Bob Bounds said: "It's great to see our
reporters getting involved with a local charity and supporting a
much-needed cause.
"With the generous support of our readers I think the three will
reach their fundraising target and maybe even smash it."
To donate click
here. Find out how the reporters' training is going by
clicking
here.
Tuesday, March 09 2010
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