Canoeing the Zambezi - Sutherland Networkers Face Lifetime Challenge
Posted on: Monday 3rd October 2011
In November 2012 Laurence O'Neill and Julia Campbell are setting off down the Zambezi to raise funds for Highland Hospice.They will spend four days canoeing the Zambezi River. The women face long days and a hot and challenging climate but feel that the effort will be worthwhile. Laurence O'Neill said,
"Knowing we are helping such a worthwhile charity will help to keep us going."
The pair will then spend three days working on a hospice project in Zambia and to help the locals of the area. Julia Campbell said,
"We are really excited about being able to help Highland Hospice and also use our time to help another Hospice in Zambia. We would be extremely grateful if any W@W networkers would like to sponsor us and help Highland Hospice."
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Posted by Laurence O'Neill on Thursday 6th October 2011
Thank you very much for your support Sheree. We are so excited! Fundraising requires a lot of work and commitment but the reward is that it is such fun and it enables us to meet many people who want to get involved. So far we have raised £995 off line selling donated items in sales of work and Invercharron Highland Games. Also Julia makes absolutely beautiful wooden hearts for sale and I am a sockmad knitter. Local businesses are very supportive, a ceilidh is being planned (date to be confirmed) as well as a pub quiz and many more. We will do a press release when we have a firm date on our first event...... watch this space! We need money but ideas and encouragement are crucial. Thanks to all of you who show an interest. Take Care
Posted by Sheree Sartain on Wednesday 5th October 2011
You are both so brave and you will need to be really fit too! I am really looking forward to seeing the photos. Good luck with the fund-raising for this excellent cause
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Posted by Tracy Miller on Monday 7th November 2011
I cannot think of two more dedicated and passionate women who not only will be a valuable asset to the Zambezi project but are equally dedicated to home grown projects and the local community. Good luck ladies - I know how much hard work and effort you have put into this so far and for one will be backing you all the way.