Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge 23rd July 2009

Richard Hutchins & Andy Steele will attempt to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge in under 12 hours on the 23rd July 2009.

The challenge involves a grueling 24.5 mile walk, climbing 3 mountains(Whernside, Ingleborough & Pen-y-Ghent) with a combined height of over 7,000ft en route!

We would be very grateful for all donations, either to be paid on completion of the challenge or on a per-mile basis.

This event is part of a series of challenges to be undertaken by Richard (and in some cases Andy!) over the next 2 years.

Future planned challenges include walking the length of Hadrian's Wall and the scaling of Ben Nevis.

One of the big events apart from Ben Nevis, is a grueling bicycle ride from Hull to Downing Street in London.

The overall aim is to raise 1 million for good causes in the East Yorkshire area. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the charity Children & Family Action.

Children & Family Action is a registered charity providing a range of services including activity days, information, advice and guidance, day trips, parenting courses, and much more for children, young people and families in the East Riding of Yorkshire, many of whom suffer from rural isolation and a lack of adequate services and opportunities.

The money raised will contribute to the building of a world class community centre in Withernsea from which to deliver these services to the young people and families in the area.