Supporters Trek in Vietnam Raises over £13K for Charity!
A group of energetic supporters have raised over £13,000 for The Wessex Autistic Society thanks to their trek up Mount Fansipan.
The members of the team were in Vietnam for 11 days, climbing the 3,143m of Mount Fansipan, and even helped refurbish a derelict room at an orphanage 70km from Hanoi. Team Ruby, taking on the challenge as part of the charity’s Ruby Anniversary celebrations, included local farmer Dan Tanner from Ringwood, Portfield School residential support worker Emily Oram from Poole , charity supporters Felicity Irwin from Dorset and the Honourable Robyn Lopes from Plymouth.
The fundraisers have been very creative when dreaming up ideas for fundraising events including a silly hat day, a summer safari, and a music event.
The Fundraising Team at the Wessex Autistic Society have more challenges on offer in 2010 including a sailing trip from Poole to Guernsey, treks up Kilimanjaro, the Three Peaks Challenge in May and a cycle ride from London to Paris. The charity is always on hand to support anyone wishing to create their own events to raise funds as well.
If you are interested in taking on a similar challenge, and wish to take the trip of a lifetime, then Contact us
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