Corporate Challenge - Morrocco May 2008
Part of Gibraltar corporate challenge 2008
Congratulations to our 41 intrepid trekkers from 6 companies in Gibraltar who took part in the Gibraltar Corporate Challenge 2008, a gruelling four day trek through the heart of Morocco’s Rif Mountains.
To view a video of the Gibraltar Corporate Challenge click here
Over 4 days the group followed ancient Berber pathways making their way through the stunning landscape of the Talessemtane National Park all the way to the Mediterranean Sea.
Undeterred by the weather and a nasty bug the teams trekked in high spirits motivating each other with smiles, laughter and sweets through the long, hot climbs and never-ending steep rocky descents passing on their way through remote rural hamlets, waved on by local villagers and children.
After a challenging, but fun packed four days, the intrepid teams finally arrived at the sea crossing the finish line, tired but rewarded by their achievements safe in the knowledge the had raised a phenomenal £80,000 raised for ActionAid’s work!
Thank you to all who took park in the challenge and to those who supported and sponsored their fundraising efforts!
The Commission team is made up of 8 members of the Fiduciary, Banking and Insurance divisions and we have volunteered to take part in this venture to try and help people in greater need than ourselves. A 4 day trek across the Rif mountains in Morocco will take place during May 2008 will cover over 70km, visiting local orphanages and aid centres and finding out more about the issues being faced by the local people.
My Message
Gibraltar Corporate Challenge to Morocco
In aid of ActionAid
25-28 May 2008
The FSC team who have of course already began a rigorous training schedule thanks to Kieran (running every lunch time to the lighthouse is easy right!?) will be taking on a challenge that will push even the strongest of us to our limits. For the girls it will mean being taken away from their biggest comforts, no not their men, but the ease of access to the shops, baths and makeup!! For the men it will be a time for them to prove just how strong they really are, whilst also being taken away from home comforts (in some cases their wife’s cooking).
The 70kms trek that takes place in Morocco will be a physical and mental challenge but the rewards that come from this challenge far out weight the struggle that we may at times endure.
The trek that takes place over four days begins from the mountain base of Chefchouen, a Rift Mountain town of approximately 20,000 people. We will stay in a basic hostel, with some bathroom facilities, a luxury that will be short lived before heading off on our first days trek into the surrounding Rift Mountain valleys. This part of the trek will give us all a chance to reflect on our own lives and the differences between the simplistic Moroccan rural lives. Whilst on the trek we will have a chance to try home cooked Berber food, and visit a remote Berber village dependent on rudimentary agriculture practice and of course live in what at times will be considered difficult living conditions. We will also get a chance to see the impoverished farm communities of the lowlands whilst we head on our journey to the sea. Heading back to Gibraltar on the Sunday we will no doubt reflect upon what we have seen and how lucky we really are.
The team would like money raised to be donated to two projects that have unanimously been decided.
Malawi HIV/Aids
Malawi has one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in the world and one of the highest numbers of HIV/AIDS orphans. These children have to go through the unimaginable trauma of watching their parents die, and are often left alone to care for themselves and their younger brothers and sisters.
The money raised from this trip will contribute to a project that is setting up a centre for children affected by HIV/AIDS and will provide them with healthcare, testing facilities, access to antiretroviral (ARV) treatments, basic education, vocational training and emotional support. The children will also benefit from a nutrition-feeding programme, which guarantees them a daily meal. The feeding programme will provide essential nutrition to children infected with HIV, and will slow the progression from HIV to AIDS
Please click here for more information to our worthy cause.
A future for Kandahar’s forgotten children Afghanistan Children
Millions of children around the world have to work to support themselves and their families. In Kandahar City, southern Afghanistan, more than 32,000 school-aged children are working on the city streets. They spend their days scavenging through rubbish, collecting metal, polishing shoes or selling water. On average these children will earn less than 65p per day, and will often work for up to 14 hours without food or rest.
Monies raised from our trip will help to set up support centres for 300 working children in Kandahar City. The children will learn to read and write, and to do maths, computer classes, sewing, tailoring and mechanics. Children will learn vocational skills so that they can find better employment for the future.
Please click here for more information to our worthy cause.
We would be very grateful if you would be kind enough to help us raise enough money to reach our target and beyond by donating online. We also have some up and coming events in order to help us reach the target so please keep updated and join in as much as you can.
Please remember that 100% of the money donated through this site or given to the FSC in person will go directly to ActionAid itself.
Your money can make a real difference to those who have nothing.
Donations to date
| Name | Date | Amount | Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The MPLC | 27/05/2008 | £150.00 | |||
| Trevor Borg | 21/05/2008 | £15.00 | Añuar, la semana ke viene voy hace un trek yo aki en el monte. Ave si tu tambien me haces un donation !!! | ||
| Neill Perera | 01/05/2008 | £20.00 | Good luck and ENJOY !!! I hope you all return safely... | ||
| Heidi Bocarisa | 01/05/2008 | £20.00 | No os envidio ....el sudor, la calor, las moscas !!!! ha ha! WIshing all of you success - I'll be thinking of all of you !... & 'the Beanies' are also pushing for you !!!! | ||
| Steven Lane | 22/04/2008 | £30.00 | Good luck to Francis & the rest of the team! | ||
| Liz Head | 20/04/2008 | £40.00 | Good luck Bethan!!! From me & Mrs Binns x | ||
| Zenith Insurance | 11/04/2008 | £50.00 | Good luck for your fantastic adventure from everyone at Zenith Insurance Plc. | ||
| Joanne Beiso | 14/03/2008 | £45.00 | From staff at Credit Suisse, thanks to them and a special thanks to Erica for getting the monies collected. | ||
| Roger Holden | 07/03/2008 | £25.00 | You should be OK Bethan; the snakes always move out of the way if they are warmed up in the sunshine. | ||
| Jim Breach | 07/03/2008 | £20.00 | |||
| Zamahn Sajjad | 05/03/2008 | £20.00 | Good luck, hope it all goes well! | ||
| Nicola Crowell | 05/03/2008 | £10.00 | |||
| Chris Cooke | 04/03/2008 | £15.00 | Bon Voyage Kieran | ||
| Jim Holzer | 27/02/2008 | £20.00 | Best of Luck Bethan! What a great cause! | ||
| Michael Oliver | 26/02/2008 | £50.00 | Best wishes to you all. And no frightening the camels with Group Hugs and Screams!!! | ||
| Joy Macknight | 22/02/2008 | £10.00 | Take the high road, Bethan! Good luck for a good cause. | ||
| Clive John Galliano | 20/02/2008 | £20.00 | Keep up your gym classes and we are sure you'll do fine. Go Stephy go!!!!! Love you loads, Dad & mum xxx | ||
| Erika Delaney | 20/02/2008 | £10.00 | I would have paid double to see Tessa in trainers and taking part in something as sporty as this! ha ha! Good luck & well done to all involved! | ||
| Tamara Ozdemir | 19/02/2008 | £10.00 | Good luck! I am definately going on the next challenge:) | ||
| Emma Balban | 19/02/2008 | £10.00 | Good luck Bethan!!! | ||
| Emma Grech | 18/02/2008 | £10.00 | This isn't what you told me you were doing?! You cheeky monkey! Good Luck Beth!! Watch out for those Gorillas! | ||
| Catherine Batchelor | 18/02/2008 | £25.00 | Good luck Bethan! I'm sure your gonna have a brilliant time. Enjoy it and look forward to celebrating when you get back :o) xx | ||
| Sarah Gardner | 17/02/2008 | £50.00 | Good luck Bethan, sounds fun, enjoy it Love Noel & Sarah | ||
| Andrew Clyne | 17/02/2008 | £20.00 | Good luck Bethan | ||
| Christine McNally | 17/02/2008 | £10.00 | Good luck Bethan!! Don't use all that walking as an excuse to get out of our Netball games!! | ||
| Charles Bonfante | 17/02/2008 | £20.00 | Good luck Bethan! I'm sure it'll be a very worthwhile and rewarding experience. I'll be thinking of you all the way. xxx | ||
| Muriel Chambard | 16/02/2008 | £30.00 | Bethan, tu as tout mon soutien dans cette belle aventure ! | ||
| Richard Carpenter | 15/02/2008 | £20.00 | All the best for the walk | ||
| Liam Doherty | 14/02/2008 | £10.00 | Good luck Bethan, I would like to see your Dad do this. | ||
| Gedime Motors Ltd. Louis Posso | 14/02/2008 | £50.00 | |||
| Chris Lathey | 14/02/2008 | £100.00 | Francis & team. We wish you well and wish we were going with you. Have a great time. | ||
| Joanne Sheridan | 12/02/2008 | £20.00 | Well well Bethab, what an adventure, good luck sweetheart - how will you cope without you creature comforts? xx | ||
| Daniel Edwards | 12/02/2008 | £20.00 | Good Luck Bethan, hope you lot do well and raise lots of dosh! | ||
| Greg Cooper | 11/02/2008 | £20.00 | Enjoy the experience | ||
| Selwyn Figueras | 11/02/2008 | £25.00 | Go guys go! After the trek this weekend its clear you're all ready to go the whole hog. You could just get a couple of crafty camels on the excursion with you though, save yourselves the anguish... Oh, and thank God for baby wipes eh! Que miedo. Best of luck to all of you, what a brilliant experience this is going to be. | ||
| Erica Power | 09/02/2008 | £20.00 | Kieran go man go!!!Be careful and don't overdo the training, remember what happened last year.... Y the rest of the team, ya sabeis - no pain no gain - if u don't put in the training, Kieran won't be able to give piggy backs to all of u eh que me lo vai a matar!!!Keep up the fund raising, its for a GOOD COURSE and an experience in a lifetime!Keep those £s rolling in!!xx | ||
| Tessa Sacramento | 08/02/2008 | £20.00 | You’re all crazy - but have my full support! Ave quien viene para atra monta en el burro!!! | ||
| kate short | 06/02/2008 | £10.00 | Go Bethan! Love from kate and the boys x | ||
| John Charles Borg | 04/02/2008 | £10.00 | Best of luck, Jan!! | ||
| Frances Hampson-Jones | 03/02/2008 | £25.00 | 70 kn is a long way Bethan - especially without hair straightners and make-up! | ||
| Tyrone Vinet | 01/02/2008 | £10.00 | Pa las Marys'!!!! | ||
| Stephen Trevor | 01/02/2008 | £10.00 | Best of luck Kieran, look forward to hearing how it goes. | ||
| Tyreene Borg | 01/02/2008 | £10.00 | Go Jandra! Go Jandra!!! | ||
| Gareth Rice | 01/02/2008 | £10.00 | Good Luck to Jan and team!.! You're braver than I am. | ||
| Offline Donations: | £6,195.00 | ||||
| Total donations: £ 7,340.00 | |||||
