Brave men and women are
swapping their ties and manicure sets for trekking gear in a
challenge to reach the summit of Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount
Kilimanjaro, whilst raising vital funds for local breast cancer
support.
The Conquerors organisers, Malcolm Day and Carl Coward, have joined
forces with local adventure providers andevent sponsorsto
create the opportunity of a lifetime for20 adventurous souls. The group will trek to the impressive
altitude of 5,895 metres during a 7 day trek in late September
2009.
“We are thrilled to have 18 adventurous trekkers already on board
from Perth, Melbourne and London who have commenced their nine week
training program before taking on Kilimanjaro,” states Malcolm
Day.
“We still have 2 spots remaining for anyone who may be keen to join
us.”
The Australian Institute of Fitness and Beyond Fear’s ex-SAS
trainers are leading the team for their rigorous training program
to ensure participants are both mentally and physically prepared
before departing for Africa on the 17th September.
“We never anticipated having such a diverse team on board – after
all, how often do you see an ex-SAS soldier training with a breast
cancer survivor who runs her own day spa?” states Mr Day.
AFL legend Peter Wilson, Rick Parish from Beyond Fear and Luisa
Giuffre, breast cancer survivor, are just some of the 13
businessmen and 5 brave women already signed up for the
challenge.
The event organising team have pulled together a value-packed pre-
and post-trek program thanks to the generous support of a range of
event sponsors and aim to raise $100,000 for the Breast Cancer
Foundation of Western Australia (BCFWA).
Funding will assist in the ongoing practical, financial and
emotional support of West Australians affected by breast
cancer.
Media Contact:
Media are invited to training sessions / interviews with trekkers
by appointment. Vanessa
Bradshaw
Project Coordinator, Breast Cancer Care WA
Tel: 0414 71 71 26
Email: keland@westnet.com.au
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