The team behind Lancashire Teaching Hospitals’ Children’s Appeal is taking a leap of faith by trusting that appeal supporters will sign up to drop 128ft from the top of a Lancashire landmark to help it raise funds.
Recruits are being sought for its “Pledge to go over the Edge” abseil from the pinnacle of Peel Tower, on Saturday, 25th March.
The tower, built in 1852 in tribute to local son Sir Robert Peel, founder of the police force and prime minister from 1841 to 1846, stands on the summit of Holcombe Hill near Ramsbottom.
Charity team member Lucy Clark said: “This is a first for us in that we’ve never before been involved in abseiling but it is a growing sport. It is therefore something of a leap of faith on our part because it’s difficult to predict how popular or otherwise it will be as a fundraising activity.
“Obviously, we’re hopeful loads of people will see it as a fun opportunity to give abseiling a go in a safe environment while helping us out at the same time.”
The event, which is being sponsored by Farington roofing company Gables UK Ltd, is being run in association with specialist outdoor activities company Alternative Adventure. It will provide all helmets and other safety equipment as well as instruction.
To find out more or register for the abseil, which has a participation fee of £30 and requires a minimum of £50 to be raised in sponsorship, CLICK HERE
Through its Children’s Appeal, the charity team is aiming to raise £1 million for a wish list of items to bring about a raft of improvements to children’s in and outpatients at the Royal Preston Hospital, Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, Leyland’s Broadoaks Child Development Centre and other local children’s facilities managed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To watch a video explaining more about the Children’s Appeal, become involved or make a donation, go to www.lthcharity.org.uk/childrensappeal