Trekking 4 Steve across the Great Wall of China
In March 2009 three members of the Bolton Borough Command Management Team (Ian Bailey, Steve Parkinson and Brian Wiggans) will be participating in a charity trek to the Great Wall of China as a tribute to injured Firefighter Steve Morris. Find out how you can show your support!
On June 23rd 2008, Firefighter Steve Morris was seriously injured whilst attempting to rescue a family from a house fire in the Great Lever area of Bolton, Greater Manchester.
Steve suffered 50% burns to his body, full thickness in some areas and his hands were very badly burnt. He is still in hospital and at time of writing has already had 15 operations, some involving the removal of his badly damaged fingers and thumbs.
The support that Steve has received from his family, friends and colleagues has been fantastic but Steve will need much more support for many years to come. The Fire Fighters Charity will provide that support.
About the trek
The 10 day trek is organised by The Fire Fighters Charity and facilitated by KUONI travel company. Ian, Steve and Brian thought not only would it be an excellent way to raise money for the charity but a fitting tribute to Steve’s courage.
The guys will be trekking for Steve for up to nine hours a day on various sections of the wall at different locations in the area (approximately two hours north of Beijing). Some of the sections of the trek are in mountainous regions where there are unmade sections of wall that require scrambling over.
Raising money
The guys are hoping to raise £12,000 between them and 80% of the target has to be donated or pledged before the end of January 2009. They will be raising the money by:
- Direct sponsorship;
- Charity car washes;
- Non-uniformed days at schools;
- Football cards;
- Bag packing at supermarkets;
- Chinese banquet night across all fire stations.
How can I help?
We are still looking for a major sponsor so any large commercial organisations can still enjoy the kudos of being associated with such a high profile event. If you are interested please email your pledge/donation to treking4steve@manchesterfire.gov.uk or download the sponsorship form (WORD) and fax the reply slip to: 01204 905 109.
If you would like to make a personal donation you can donate online at www.justgiving.com/treking4steve or email your pledge/donation to treking4steve@manchesterfire.gov.uk or download the sponsorship form (WORD) (link to form) and fax the reply slip to: 01204 905 109.
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