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03/08/2012
Take Fundraising To New Heights, Urges Ulster Rugby Man
Rugby ace Chris Henry is urging people to take their fundraising to new heights.
The Ulster player wants people to lace up their boots and climb Slieve Donard for NI Cancer Fund for Children, on August 26.
The five and half mile ascent will see hikers climb a height of 2,550 feet – a challenge which will take between three and five hours to complete.
They will get views of the Wicklow Hills, the Isle of Man and Scotland.
And the prospect of a barbecue at the end might be just the propulsion people need to help them keep going.
Participants will help raise funds for NICFC which offers vital practical and emotional support to children with cancer and their families.
Mr Henry said you don't have to be a super-fit rugby player to take part , but to get ready you could consider a few "warm-up walks".
And Mr Henry's team spirit came through when said the fact the Slieve Donard climb is a group event is fantastic as people can spur each other on.
"It's always good to work with other people, it keeps you motivated. Challenges like this are just as much about mental strength as they are about working the body," he said.
Registration for this event is £20 per person, and walkers are required to raise a minimum sponsorship of £80.
For more information or to register, please contact Amanda on 028 9080 5599 or email amanda@nicfc.com.
Photograph: Rugby star Chris Henry and NI Cancer Fund for Children's Amanda Steele
(NE)
The Ulster player wants people to lace up their boots and climb Slieve Donard for NI Cancer Fund for Children, on August 26.
The five and half mile ascent will see hikers climb a height of 2,550 feet – a challenge which will take between three and five hours to complete.
They will get views of the Wicklow Hills, the Isle of Man and Scotland.
And the prospect of a barbecue at the end might be just the propulsion people need to help them keep going.
Participants will help raise funds for NICFC which offers vital practical and emotional support to children with cancer and their families.
Mr Henry said you don't have to be a super-fit rugby player to take part , but to get ready you could consider a few "warm-up walks".
And Mr Henry's team spirit came through when said the fact the Slieve Donard climb is a group event is fantastic as people can spur each other on.
"It's always good to work with other people, it keeps you motivated. Challenges like this are just as much about mental strength as they are about working the body," he said.
Registration for this event is £20 per person, and walkers are required to raise a minimum sponsorship of £80.
For more information or to register, please contact Amanda on 028 9080 5599 or email amanda@nicfc.com.
Photograph: Rugby star Chris Henry and NI Cancer Fund for Children's Amanda Steele
(NE)
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