The Railway Children has unveiled a dramatic programme of events for 2012.
Whilst media attention may be focused on the London Olympics the action continues through 2012 as intrepid railway staff and their friends and families take on a multitude of fund raising challenges.
Parachuting, mountain climbing and long distance cycle rides are proving perennial favourites. New events include a cycling challenge through the Sierra Nevada, California, called Summit to Sea; Cycle India will see intrepid cyclists making a 480km bike ride from the Taj Mahal to Jaipur. Also new for next year is the Welsh 3000’s. Climbers will bag fifteen mountains in Wales all over 3,000 feet.
The popular Three Peaks Challenge by Rail celebrates its 10th anniversary next year. Supporters climb the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales with a special train travelling between the mountains.
There is also the memorable London to Paris bike ride that spins through the countryside and ends at the Eiffel Tower.
Running events and marathons prove enduringly popular and next year is no exception. Overseas further expeditions include the adventure of a lifetime in some of the world’s most spectacular destinations.
Trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world and visit a Railway Children project in Tanzania to meet the children who benefit from your hard-earned sponsorship money.
‘I took part in this last year,’ says Adam O’Connor, production manager, Rail Media Group, ‘And it was tough but very rewarding. I changed as a person as I undertook the challenge and also afterwards.
‘The Railway Children is my personal adopted charity. Its effect on the people involved and those who it benefits is beyond measure. I urge everyone thinking of getting involved to just do it! Whether it’s a fun run round the park, a marathon or a climb up Kilimanjaro.’
Other expeditions include a trek to the lost city of Machu Picchu, a walk along the Great Wall in China as well as many different challenges.
Says Katie Mason of the Railway Children, ‘If you have been thinking about doing something different or life changing, the Railway Children will help you all the way with lots of support, training advice and help with fundraising.
Not only will you do an amazing personal challenge, you will also be helping some of the world’s street children at the same time. These events are great for corporate team building, comradeship, personal achievement and simply having fun.’
For more information, take a look at the website:
www.railwaychildren.org.uk/events
or call Katie Mason, Events Manager – 01270 757596.
The Railway Children supports street children living alone and at risk on the streets, many of whom live on railway platforms. The charity provides shelter, food, healthcare, education and above all, friendship.
