Challenge Iceland Trek is Storming Success!
The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust Challenge Iceland trek was successfully completed by 28 fit fundraisers who walked over 70km through breath-taking scenery, experiencing ice cold river crossings and geothermal swimming in the magnificent natural wilderness of Iceland! So far, the trekkers have raised over £38,000 for the Charity and funds are still coming in!
The trekkers walked and camped in remote wilderness for 4 days and on the last day treated themselves to either a trip to the Blue Lagoon or whale watching. The team included James O’Neill, Southend Radio presenter, who gave daily live feedbacks on air from Iceland plus three members of staff from Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust who themselves raised funds for the Charity in order to participate. The ages of the participants span across 46 years with the youngest being 21 years old and the oldest being 67 years old!
To see more photos by Southend Radio's James O'Neill click here
Roll of Honour:
Norman Anderson, Maldon
Joanna Beard, Colchester
Veronica Brown, Langenhoe
Timothy Dodsworth, Braintree
Sophie Dunton, Chelmsford
Christopher Flack, Good Easter
Janice Flower, Tolleshunt Knights
Christine Goodwin, Welwyn
John Harmer, Shenfield
Ian Harvey, Collier Row
Christopher Heal, Hullbridge
Beverley Heard, Harwich
Anne Hornsby, Chelmsford
Barry Hornsby, Langenhoe
Jennifer James, Heybridge
Nezda Leigh, Braintree
Brenda Le Voi, Hockley
John Markwick, Ware
Edward Monk, Cock Clarks
James O’Neil, Southend-on-Sea
Keith Simpson, South Woodham Ferrers
David Smith, Tiptree
Karen Smith, Colchester
Tracey Smith, Purleigh
Russell Sneezum, Sible Hedingham
Lee Taylor, Billericay
Jane Theadom, Leigh-on-Sea
Pamela Withrington, Hockley
Nezda Leigh, Fundraising Manager of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust who organised the challenge said, “The trek was a fantastic experience for everyone who took part. We would like to say well done to all the trekkers and a big thank you to everyone who sponsored them. The team worked extremely hard to prepare for the trip, dedicating their time, money and effort to make the trek such a huge success and raising a phenomenal sum of money for the life-saving helicopter. I would also like to say a big thank you to James and everyone at Southend Radio for their support and to Lodge Coaches for providing us with free transport to Gatwick Airport.”
...So whats next then..?
Challenge Morocco 2010
Calling all adventurous people in Essex! Be a part of our 2010 team and climb the highest peak in North Africa, to raise funds for Essex Air Ambulance. 22nd - 29th August 2010. CLICK HERE to find out more.
European Mororcycle Challenge 24th - 30th June 2011 *NEW DATE
A 10 day trip from when you hop on a ferry to Holland then ride accross Germany to Austria and your base, and then explore central europe. June 2011. CLICK HERE to find out more.
Other Classic Tours trips you could take to raise money for the Essex Air Ambulance.
For more details email Nezda@EHAAT.uk.com.
NIGHTRIDER™
The most popular Open Challenge for 2010! This one night bike ride around London already has 200 people registered, which means just 100 places are left, so hurry to book your place!
Trek Mont Blanc 2010
During this trek experience breathtaking alpine scenery of immense glaciers and the white majestic summit of Mont Blanc (4810m), the highest mountain in Western Europe. 26 - 30 August 2010
Cycle London to Paris 2010
This long weekend challenge links two great European cities, London and Paris, covering the 300km in between in just 3 days. 3 - 6 September 2010
One Big Drop™ 2010
An exciting new edition to the Classic Tours programme - an abseil down Earls Court taking place on 5 September 2010! Only £25 to register!
Cycle India 2010
Rajasthan, the Land of Kings, is India at its most exotic and colourful. A visit to the Taj Mahal makes a breathtaking backdrop to the start of the challenge and then marvel at dramatic desert landscape, ancient temples and hilltop forts and witness traditional rural life frozen in time. 13 - 22 November 2010
Trek the Great Wall of China 2010
NEW DATES ADDED This trek takes place on 22 – 30 October 2010. If you are interested or wish to find out more there will be an Information Day on Saturday 27 March 2010.
