Friends of Londiani Ten Munro Challenge

May 30th - June 2nd 2008

For the past 4 years Friends of Londiani has run the 4 Peaks Challenge covering the 4 highest peaks in both Ireland, and England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

This year the challenge continues.........

Would you like to climb Ireland's highest mountains in a fun, relaxed and safe way?

Friends of Londiani invites you to enter into the Ten Munro Challenge while raising much needed funds for our Water, Health and Education projects in Kenya.

Who can enter?

• Individuals - Apply today for the oppotunity of a lifetime - meet new friends and enjoy the challenge!
• Companies - why not turn this challenge into a team building exercise for your company?

Costs:

• Individuals - Friends of Londiani are asking each participant to raise €700 for the event.
• Corporate Teams - Friends of Londiani are asking each team of 4 plus a driver to raise €3000 per team.

What will your fundraising do in Kenya?

All proceeds from this event will go towards Friends of Londiani ongoing Health, Education and Water projects in Kenya. Below are some examples of the costs of these projects.

• Cost of a child’s secondary education – €100 per year
• Cost of a water tank for a family – €750
• Cost of providing wages for a staff member working in the Bethel Children’s Home – €700 per year
• Cost of providing food for 70 children for a month in the Bethel Children’s Home - €500 per month
• Cost of course for HIV/AIDS education for 100 people - €800 per course
• Cost of running a Public Health Field Day for communities covering education on HIV/AIDs, Malaria, Water, Dental Hygiene, De-worming, and child health - €600 per day

So what do you do next?

Download the application form , complete and send together with a €100 non-refundable deposit to Friends of Londiani at the address below on or before May 1st 2008.

Once we accept your application you will be given sponsorship cards, posters and publicity materials to allow you to reach your fundraising target.

Download the Application Form here

The term 'munro' is an import from Scotland, and has come to indicate a mountain that is more than 3000ft (900m) in height. The name was coined in memory of Sir Hugh Munro, who completed a survey of all the Scottish peaks, and in 1891, published the first comprehensive list of Scottish mountain tops over 3000ft.

The ten munroes are Carrauntohill(1039m), Ben Keeragh (1010m), Caher East (1001m), Caher West (983m), Knoc na Peasta (988m), Maolan Bui (973m), Mt Brandon (952m), Cnoc na Chuillin (958m), Big Gun (939m), Cruach Mor (932m)

The plan for the weekend

• Friday - Meet in Dingle, Co Kerry
• Saturday - Climb Mt Brandon, Dingle, Co. Kerry
• Sunday - Climb the Reeks Ridge in Killarney
• Monday - Walk up Mangerton and relax!

Places are limited so apply early!!

Ten Munro Challenge not for you?

Friends of Londiani will facilitate groups/families who would like to participate in day walks during this challenge weekend. We have organised walks on the Dingle and Kerry Peninsulas suitable for families or youth groups.

We ask you to provide your own lunch and transport, and accommodation We will provide a walk leader for the day.

We would ask each individual to raise €50 per person towards our Water, Health and Education projects in Kenya.

Sean Og launches Ten Munros for Friends of Londiani

Contact Friends of Londiani for more information on mountainchallenge@friendsoflondiani.com

For comments or questions please contact:
Friends of Londiani, 9 Cois Cuain, Mosestown, Whitegate, Co. Cork; Telephone: +353 21 4662730; info@friendsoflondiani.com

© 2008 Friends of Londiani, Ireland