In June 2012, a group of fit fundraisers including our very own Critical Care Paramedic Chris Martin, will embark on a 6 day trek in Italy, scaling three legendary volcanoes to help raise vital funds for Essex Air Ambulance.
The Essex Air Ambulance fundraising team is looking for supporters to join Chris Martin on the Charity's next big challenge from 14th to 19th June 2012. Participants will enjoy some of Italy's most spectacular scenery while trekking Vesuvius, Stromboli and smouldering Mount Etna. The 6 day trek starts with Vesuvius, best known for the explosion that buried nearby Pompeii followed by a day climbing Stromboli with an optional trip to see the explosions in the night sky. The challenge culminates on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
The registration fee is £250, plus a minimum fundraising target of £2,000 is required. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Critical Care Paramedic Chris Martin, said: "Every day that I work on the Air Ambulance I have firsthand experience of what an amazing service Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust provides. By having a Doctor/Paramedic team on a helicopter we are making the difference between life and death for so many people across the counties. I am lucky enough to see the impact we can have on people's lives, not just the patient but their loved ones too and it is for this reason that I want to support the Charity and do my part to help keep the helicopter flying by raising much needed and vital funds and really challenge myself by trekking 3 volcanoes."
If you wish to sponsor Chris simply text HAAT55 £2 to 70070 to donate or visit his Just Giving Page www.justgiving.com/Chris-Martin-heli55.
The Charity's last Challenge, trekking through the Grand Canyon was successfully completed in October by 20 fit fundraisers who have raised an amazing £50,000 for the Charity and funds are still coming in!
If you would like to take part in Challenge Italy and help support the Essex Air Ambulance contact Nina Benscher on 0845 2417 690, email Nina@EHAAT.uk.com or visit EssexAirAmbulance.uk.com for more details.
The Essex Air Ambulance fundraising team is looking for supporters to embark on the Charity's next big challenge - trekking 3 volcanoes in Italy to help raise vital funds for the Air Ambulance!
From 14th to 19th June 2012 participants will enjoy some of Italy's most spectacular scenery while scaling its three legendary volcanoes; Vesuvius, Stromboli and smouldering Mount Etna. The 6 day trek starts with Vesuvius, best known for the explosion that buried nearby Pompeii followed by a day climbing Stromboli with an optional trip to see the explosions in the night sky. The challenge culminates on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
The registration fee is £250, plus a minimum fundraising target of £2,000 is required. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Nina Benscher, Fundraising Manager of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust who is organising the challenge said, "This is a truly amazing opportunity for people to enjoy incredible views of this stunning country while helping to raise vital funds for their Air Ambulance. Not only will participants experience four days of amazing trekking, taking in some of the most stunning landscapes and scenery Italy has to offer, but there will also be time to explore some of the local sites including Pompeii. I'm very excited about this trip and would love to hear from anyone that is interested in joining us!"
Nina is currently embarking on the Charity's latest Challenge, trekking through the Grand Canyon! On Saturday, 8th October, Nina and 19 other trekkers departed on a once in a lifetime journey through the awe inspiring scenery and diverse landscapes that makes up the 277 miles of the Grand Canyon. They will trek for 5 days heading into the southern rim of the USA's best known natural attraction experiencing nature at its most wondrous.
If you would like to take part in Challenge Italy and help support the Essex Air Ambulance contact Nina Benscher on 0845 2417 690, email Nina@EHAAT.uk.com or visit EssexAirAmbulance.uk.com for more details.
For more information please contact Hannah Ashby, PR & Marketing Coordinator on 01787 226118.
