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Icelandic Challenge 2006
By Derval Keenan, 11/30/2005 11:17:16 AM
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A Viking has landed on Northern Ireland?’s shores to entice you to raise funds for the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) by trekking in one of the world?’s most enigmatic countries ?– Iceland!
The eight day walking adventure will take place on Sat 1st ?– Sat 8th July 2006 and will involve trekking across lava and snow fields, traversing glaciers and small rivers, trekking through stunning gorges and across beautiful multicoloured mountains before finishing in Europe?’s most northerly capital, Reykjavik.
Awarded the UK?’s ?‘hottest?’ European destination at the Guardian / Observer Travel Awards 2005, much of the country is still taking shape before your very eyes!
Joyce Savage, Head of Appeals and Marketing, UCF said, ?“For an extraordinary trek in a unique country you?’d be hard pressed to find a better destination than Iceland. The remote and magical island known as ?‘the land of fire and ice?’ is filled with such diverse landscape it could easily be mistaken for another planet - in fact, it was here that US astronauts rehearsed walking on the moon.
?“Passing by a spectacular waterfall you will cross the finish line at a breathtaking glacier and iceberg filled lagoon. After the trek, as a special treat to take away any aches and pains, you will have a free day in Reykjavik to pamper yourself in the world famous Blue Lagoon Spa or even take a whale watching trip. Whatever you decide to do the experience will be unforgettable.?”
If you have always wanted to visit Iceland, have the energy and enthusiasm, are medically fit and aged between 18 and 65, then this is the trek for you. A £250 registration fee secures your place on the trek and each walker must raise a minimum sponsorship target of £2,000, but don?’t worry, UCF fundraising staff are here to support you every step of the way.
Joyce continued, ?“This is an amazing opportunity for people to embrace an exhilarating and rewarding challenge which will have a positive impact on the lives of all those affected by cancer. In Northern Ireland one in three people will develop cancer during their lifetime and around 8,500 of us are newly diagnosed every year. As a local charity, UCF is committed to tackling cancer in Northern Ireland by supporting cancer research, providing services for cancer patients and by educating people on how they can reduce their risk of the disease.?”
If you would like to find out more information or to order a registration pack, which explains everything you need to know about the challenge ahead, please contact Leonne on 028 9049 4466 or e-mail leonnewheatley@ulstercancer.org.
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For further information please contact:
Pauline Wylie, PR and Events Manager, UCF on
028 9049 2007 / 07810 371118
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Derval Keenan, PR and Events Officer, UCF on
028 9049 2007 / 07812 525531.
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