Kentish Gazette Canterbury & District
Learning the ropes for fundraising challenge
Scores of abseilers from the Canterbury area braved a death-defying drop to raise funds for charity.
Thirty charities and good causes from across the county will receive a slice of the £21,000 raised at the event, which was staged by the KM Charity Team as part of its support for the charitable sector.
Abseilers from Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham supported a number of causes, including Hydro Hounds, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Porchlight, More than Words Charity, Clic Sargent, Little Angels and the Kentish Gazette’s Charity of the Year, Motor Neurone Disease Association in East Kent.
The highest individual fundraiser was Lorna Woodage, who raised £700 for Leybourne Grange Riding Centre for the Disabled.
The group raising the most was Fran’s Freefallers, who raised £5,000 for the Stroke Association.
Clive Hudson, 71, was the oldest abseiler and supported the MND Association, while 16-year-old Megan Rivers was the youngest participant, taking part for the Stroke Association.
Simon Dolby, from the KM Charity Team, said: “This is always an emotional event to be involved with.
“There are occasional pros who bounce down the wall at speed, but for most people stepping over the edge is a huge deal. The joy and relief at having completed such a personal challenge, tied to the fact participants are usually raising funds for a cause that really matters to them, creates a powerful mix of emotions.”
To view a video news report visit kentonline. co. uk and click on From left, Terry Coleman from Canterbury, Graham Parrack from Faversham, Aidy Shaw from Maidstone, Charles Shaw, Barry Tamkin from Tunbridge Wells supporting Hypo Hounds Tenterden
the charity link. The next KM Charity Challenge events include the KM Colour Run, KM Big Bike Ride, KM Charity Walk, KM Assault Course Challenge, Corn
wallis It’s a Knockout Challenge and another abseil challenge due to be staged in November.
To find out more visit www.kmcharitychallenge.co.uk