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Mayor takes charity to new heights
The Mayor of Wigan is asking people to take
a daredevil challenge to raise money for charity.
The local leader is hoping hundreds of local residents will take the
Abseil Challenge down the side of the Quality Hotel in Wigan on Saturday
May 10th.
The Mayor himself won’t be able to take part for health reasons but his
secretary Christine Charnock-Jones is taking the challenge to raise
funds towards the Mayor’s Charity Appeal (local breast cancer services
charity no. 1114354).
The Mayor of Wigan Councillor John O’Brien said: “'This is the third
year running that we will be abseiling down the Quality Hotel. We hope
to raise a considerable amount of money for the Mayor Charity Appeal.
“I am told by my predecessors that the atmosphere on the day is electric
and very exciting. Those abseiling are nervous as first but want another
go as soon as they reach the bottom.
“The total raised for breast cancer services within the borough to date
is approximately £52,000. That is fantastic but we want to raise even
more. So join in and have some fun.”
The Abseil Challenge will cost £4 for adults and £2 for children and
participants can raise money for any charity. Anyone can get involved,
as full training will be given on the day, but written consent is
required from parents if you are under 18.
Wigan Council Outdoor Education Team are organising the Abseil Challenge
with assistance from youth volunteer group The Young Actioneers.
Children and Young People’s Services Outdoor Team Manager Eric Bradbury
said: “The idea behind the Abseil Challenge is to help the community of
Wigan to raise money for charity whilst doing something exciting. We
have had hundreds of people at past Abseil Challenges and are hoping
this year will be the same.
“A big thank you must be given once again to the Quality Hotel for
allowing us the time and space to accommodate such a big event.”
The Abseil Challenge will be held at the Quality Hotel in Wigan on
Saturday May 10th between 9.30am and 3pm. For further information about
the event or the Mayor’s Charity Appeal contact Christine Charnock, the
Mayor’s secretary, on 01942 827156.
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Notes to Editors
Photo opportunity
• Press are invited to the Abseil Challenge at 12noon to photograph
those taking part. Please ask for Wayne Platt, Young Actioneers
Co-ordinator, at the Quality Hotel reception upon arrival.
Further information
• For further information please contact Kennedy Stewart, Press Officer
for Wigan Youth Information at Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, on
(01942) 486927.
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