If you would like to take on a challenge for a good cause, you can abseil 51m down the side of The Europa in Belfast. NI Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust would love to hear from you if you feel up to the challenge.
They have organised The Adventure Abseil for noon on Sunday 23 June. The adrenalin filled fundraising event can accommodate up to 100 abseilers.
The NI Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust is a charity that aims to fulfil the dreams of terminally ill, life limited and deserving children by taking them on a trip of a lifetime to see Santa at his home in Lapland. Funds raised from the abseil will go directly towards the trip which is scheduled for 17 December.
Discussing the abseil, Fiona Williamson, Co-ordinator, NI Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust, says they are asking each abseiler to raise a minimum of £100 through sponsorship and they will cover all of the necessary insurance.
“On the day of the abseil, all abseilers will meet in the lobby of the Europa Hotel. It will take approximately two hours from the point of registering until you finish the abseil.
“Comfortable clothing is advisable, as are flat shoes or training shoes. To book your place all you need to do is send a confirmation email to fionanilaplandtrust@yahoo.co.uk and include your name, address, and contact number. We will send you the necessary sponsor forms, NICLT brochures and DVDs to help with your fundraising efforts,” she added.
Alternatively, if you can’t take part in the abseil but you’d still like to make a donation towards the December 2019 Lapland trip you can do so through via the website www.niclt.org or our NICLT Just Giving page.
Over 50 individuals and local companies such as Ballyclare-headquartered Hagan Homes, Bangor based FOCUS Menswear, Carrick’s Courtyard shopping complex and Wineflair have already signed up for the challenge.
Jim Burke, Director of Sales and Acquisitions at Hagan Homes, said they have worked closely with NI Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust for many years.
“What they offer terminally ill or life limited children and their families is absolutely priceless – creating magical memories by helping them to travel on a trip of a lifetime to Lapland.
“It is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding and deserving charities we have ever been involved with. I, along with my colleagues Matthew Hamilton, Andrea Sinclair, Lorraine Weir and Stephen Mitchell, are delighted to join forces with the charity once again and help with their fundraising efforts. If you would like to donate please check out our Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/fundraising/teamhagantaketheplunge,” he added.
In Northern Ireland, at any given time, there are over 1500 children suffering from a terminal illness or life limiting illness.
The NI Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust does not receive any government or national funding, it is totally reliant on donations. Trips are made possible by the generosity of many individuals and companies.
Children are nominated by health workers based throughout all of the paediatric departments and hospitals in Northern Ireland. Doctors, nurses and allied health professionals give up their own time to volunteer to ensure the children can experience a magical time of memories.
For further information email fionanilaplandtrust@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.niclt.org.