The Challenge
Megan Longdon (15) an Explorer Scout with Europa Explorer Scout Unit, Horsham Weald Scout District will be taking on the tough challenge of scaling the three highest peaks
of the UK:
Ben Nevis 1344m (29th July) Scotland,
Scafell Pike 978m (30th July) England,
Snowdon 1085m (31st July) Wales,.
The climbs will be completed over 3 days and may have the occasional
surprise thrown in.
Megan will be supported by a team consisting of Julia (15) another member of Europa ESU, and brother Dylan (13) from 5th /10th Horsham Scouts.
Dad
Simon, mum Mandy and sister Holly also from 5th/10th Horsham Weald Scouts plan to
join for some of the treks
The Charity
Megan has been selected to attend the 23rd
World Scout Jamboree in Japan in 2015 as part of the UK contingent fees
fund individual costs and help youths from LDC's to attend.
In Japan, cross-cultural learning,looking at the environment,
development, human rights, health, science and technology. A peace
programme culminating in a trip to Hiroshima. Working closely with the
local community. It is an extraordinary experience for everyone
involved, providing them with something that will stay with them for
life, as well as building strong ties with Scouts from other countries.
The Training
If only.......
Hikes and cycle rides have been completed to prepare. Box Hill in Surrey was a good place to get used to the gradients.
How can you help?
The following link to Mountain Warehouse is a Three Peaks Challenge
competition to receive votes. The majority voted link will receive £5000
which Megan would put straight in to the Jamboree and give back the
money donated by 5/10. It’s easy to vote but we need a few hundred votes
to win.
The link below is to the 5/10 Virgin Just Giving site where Megan has a
page for people to donate money for her climbing the Three Peaks.
