 Dave
Horan’s Great Wall of China 100 mile Challenge - October 2007 In October 2007, Dave Horan, one of Wivenhoe's scout leaders, will be undertaking a 100 mile trek along the Great Wall of China. And see Dave's post-walk report at the bottom of this page to find out how much he raised. Dave's Mission "The first is to raise funds for my local scout group, 1st Wivenhoe Scouts, in which I'm one of the Scout Leaders and my wife, Fran, is the cub scout leader. We have grown from about 40 boys and girls in the past two years to nearly 100 boys and girls. With this also being the 100th anniversary of scouting world wide, walking a 100 miles in 5 days sounds like a mission.
The third is too have fun and maybe enjoy the trip with blisters or not "hopefully not". I might even extend my trip and go and see the Terracotta Army if I can stand." For this reason I have paid the costs of the trip from my own pocket so that all the funds I raise will be for scouting. Charity Challenge:
David Horan has paid the FULL cost of the expedition, which includes a £100 donation to Wivenhoe Scout & Guide Association (Registered Charity No. 1034400). He has pledged to raise as much sponsorship as possible, every penny of which will go directly to the charity. If you would like to confirm that David Horan is authorised to collect sponsorship money for this event, please call the Charity Challenge office on 020 8557 0000.
The Great Wall of China: The
Great Wall of China was originally constructed to keep out nomadic tribes
who raided China's northern frontier. it stretches some 4,500 miles in
total. Dave's trek challenge starts in
Jinshanling with a vigorous trek that loops along the mountains either
side of the Gubeikou Gateway. Each day he will trek up 20 miles
a day along the stony path, twisting and winding its way along the
mountains, interspersed with crumbling watchtowers. It is demanding but also very rewarding, particularly on a clear day when you can look at the vast and beautiful mountain ranges. Imagination can take you back several centuries to when the wall was the frontline defence of Imperial China.
Fund-Raising Dave is undertaking this challenge because he believes in Scouting, the benefits it brings to youngsters and to society overall. He is keen to see the scouting movement supported, especially in 2007 as it is the 100th anniversary of scouting worldwide. He is going on this trip in October 2007 with people he doesn't know but says "that has never stopped me doing things before"!!!. He has created a web site with lots more information about his challenge, see the link below. Click here for Dave's web site, to find out more information about his fund-raising activities and ways in which you can support him in his endeavour to raise money for scouting. Contact details: David Horan Address: Lakeside Lodge, Rectory Hill, Wivenhoe, Essex CO7 9LB Tel:
01206 823414
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The
second is too do something I have always wanted to do. I have travelled a
lot with both my job and for pleasure but have always sought out a
challenge, and I think this is enough of one.
Charity Challenge, the company running the challenge,
has made the following statement:
Dave's
Training