Author Topic: Pookies in peril (Read 1222 times)

pookie · « **on:** May 12, 2011, 17:41:32 PM »

Scunner : I hope you forgive me - I don't usually like asking people for support, but this is such a worthy cause, and will undoubtedly result in lots of pain and blisters for not only the Pookies but a mad team of 28 intrepid walkers, so I hope you don't mind me posting a plea.

We are organising a 24 hour Peak Challenge (Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowdon) in June. 28 members of staff are taking on this cruel challenge in aid of our local Children's hospice. Our team target is to reach £10,000. EACH (East Anglia's Children's Hospices) is an amazing charity that is very close to my and Mr Pookie's heart, and Lottie our daughter has had the privilege of working closely with the team there for the past year or so. We are desperate to help raise funds and awareness for the wonderful support and facilities that the charity provides. If you have a few pennies lying around and wish to donate them to a very worthwhile cause, please take two minutes to visit our just giving website. http://www.justgiving.com/Team-PeakPractice/. Every penny helps, and with only a few pounds a real difference can be made for some of these amazingly brave and wonderful children.

If you could help us reach our target, we would be really grateful. Thank you for taking the time to read this - I'm now off to soak my feet in vinegar and dubbin up the boots !!

Thank you xxx Mr and Mrs Pookie xxxxx

kayakebab · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2011, 07:39:21 AM »

Wow very brave but what an amazing achievement it will be! Have made a small donation to help towards your goal x

Toky · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2011, 08:01:01 AM »

Pookie, the link is not working for me. Can someone else try it please?

nichola · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2011, 08:08:33 AM »

there seems to be an error on that page - it was working ok last night...

kayakebab · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2011, 08:11:17 AM »

it was fine this morning, try it again later and hopefully will be ok

pookie · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2011, 08:16:31 AM »

aww Thank you folks. I think we went off line for a while when we updated with a photo of some of the team. xxx

Toky · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2011, 08:24:43 AM »

I'll keep trying Pookie

pookie · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2011, 08:47:35 AM »

Linda - I did it when I was in my 20's and it was flipping hard then ! Might just jump in one of the rucksacks and hitch a ride !!!

For those interested in learning more about EACH, there website is:
http://www.each.org.uk/

Toky · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2011, 08:51:54 AM »

When do you do the Ben Nevis part of your challange?

pookie · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2011, 10:29:29 AM »

All three peaks are done in a 24 hour period......[xx(] We start evening 24th June. Ben Nevis is the first one before travelling over night to Scafell, which we start climbing before dawn on 25th...then on to Snowdon later that day. As the team will be split into varying degrees of experience and fitness, it is hard to give exact timings yet. Who thought up this stupid idea any way....??!!!

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