Football stars’ invitation to join unique one-day event to help local children affected by domestic abuse.
Ex-professional football players and a club director are inviting the public to join them on a once in a lifetime Three Peaks challenge.
The event is to raise funds to help the charity, KidsOut, that supports children who along with their mothers, have fled domestic abuse and find safety in local women’s refuges.
Those taking part will join former Premier League footballer Darius Henderson, plus former Leeds United and Sheffield United player, Leigh Bromby, and Stuart Webber, Sporting Director at Norwich City FC, who will be trekking across Yorkshire highest points as part of a day of fun and camaraderie, whilst raising money to provide local children in refuge with toys on arrival and take them out for day trips this summer.
Leigh Bromby who has been organising the event, called upon, British adventure, Jonathan Kattenberg, to lead the trek, along with a team of experienced trek managers.
Jonathan who will be attempting a record-breaking walk to the South Pole next year, said: “As soon as I heard what KidsOut did to help these poor children I said yes. It’s an amazing charity and I intend to do a lot more for them. I hope that as many people as possible will join us and make this unique event something they’ll all be talking about in years to come. The best thing is that their efforts will mean they’ll putting smiles on the faces of very vulnerable children.
Spokesperson for KidsOut, Louise Sherwood, said: “We cannot thank Leigh, Darius, Steve and of course, Jonathan for taking time out to do all of this. It’s going to be an incredible event for anyone taking part.
"How many opportunities in life do you get to spend a day trekking across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes, accompanied by sporting legends, and led by a leading adventurer? We understand more sports stars could also be joining us too. It’s taking place in twelve weeks so there is plenty of time to get fit for the challenge too.”
The date of the trek is September 13. The entry fee for the event is £85, plus you will need to commit to fundraising a minimum of £300.
For more information go to: www.kidsout.org.uk