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White Horse Challenge 2010

The Gazette & Herald and the Wiltshire Times are proud to be supporting the White Horse Challenge 2010

Keep the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Flying!

Take part in a sponsored walk for charity on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June 2010

The Wiltshire Air Ambulance is a life saving asset for all of the people of Wiltshire and is entirely dependent upon public support to raise enough money each year to keep it flying.

Four local businesses are organising this event for the fourth year, having raised over £40,000 in total. Perfect for groups of friends, or for business teams, The White Horse Challenge will provide a great opportunity to help this charity whilst experiencing the elation of completing such a physical challenge.

THE OPTIONS

1. Complete Challenge
The complete challenge is 55 miles long. Starting in Devizes, you will walk a circular route around 7 of the white horses of Wiltshire and see some of the most beautiful countryside anywhere in England. You will walk across to Pewsey via Alton Barnes and then up to Marlborough. On the second day you will head up to Hackpen and Broad Town before turning south to Cherhill and Devizes white horses, finally finishing back in Devizes where the Air Ambulance is based.

2. Relay Challenge
Split the distance up amongst your team and undertake it as a relay - you decide how far each person walks.

3. One Day Challenge
Walk half the route buy only participating on either the Saturday or Sunday

4. Family Challenge
A very popular option is the Family Challenge on the Sunday. This 7 mile route is perfect for families or groups of friends who would like to enjoy a few hours walking whilst helping to raise funds for this worthy cause.

RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY

The Wiltshire Air Ambulance attended 618 incidents in 2008, where it's speed made all the difference to the patient or it was able to reach an otherwise inaccessible location. They need to raise over £500,000 a year to keep flying and by participating in this event and raising sponsorship you can help make a real difference.

TO ENTER

Please visit www.whitehorsechallenge.co.uk

Here you will find loads more information and details on how to enter a team. If you have any queries please contact the Monahans marketing team on 01225 785520 or email marketing@monahans.co.uk

Wiltshire Air Ambulance appeal, registered charity number 1043628