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Cross Fell ShelterBox Challenge: Sleeping Under the Stars

Join the initiative to raise awareness and funds for ShelterBox by participating in a unique encampment atop Cross Fell. Experience a night under the stars while supporting disaster relief efforts.

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Cross Fell ShelterBox Challenge: Sleeping Under the Stars

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  1. Cross FellChallenge12 to 20 July 2009

  2. Working in Partnership • Appleby Rotary Club • Upper Eden Rotary Club • ShelterBox Trust

  3. DISASTERS CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE

  4. EARTHQUAKE

  5. TSUNAMI

  6. CYCLONE

  7. CONFLICT

  8. IS READY TO HELP

  9. Cross Fell ShelterBox ChallengeObjective • To raise the awareness of ShelterBox • To raise enough funds to purchase 100+ ShelterBoxes

  10. The Initiative • To set up a ShelterBox encampment for one week during mid summer on the top of Cross Fell and invite local business leaders and dignitaries to stay the night at the fee of £490 ( one ShelterBox )

  11. Cross Fell the highest point in the Pennines at 2930ft

  12. Planned Assistance • The Army – Field Kitchen & Latrines • Air Sea Rescue – Sea King drop • Hoteliers – Chefs • Publicity – BBC / ITV • Mountain Rescue – Safety Support

  13. Encampment 6 Shelter tents with accommodation for 12 paying guests.

  14. Subsistance Each paying participant would receive • Overnight accommodation, dinner and breakfast. • A sleeping bag. • A Cross Fell Shelterbox waterproof jacket. • A certificate confirming completion of the challenge. • A ShelterBox allocation number.

  15. District Club Input • All we do want is the name of a Business leader, Celebrity or Dignitary known to your Club that is willing to enjoy the Challenge … of sleeping with fellow (ess’es) for a night

  16. Invitations • We would then issue an invitation in Spring 2009 and handle all the subsequent correspondence, joining formalities etc.

  17. District Club Benefits • Engaging a business / community leader, celebrity or Dignitary in your own area • Increased public awareness, through press & media coverage of the event. • Easier to raise funds for ShelterBox • Showing how Rotary can make a difference

  18. IF YOU LOST EVERYTHING……

  19. WHAT WOULD YOU NEED?

  20. The ShelterBox • Rugged plastic box • 10-person tent • Blankets &ground mats • Stove & cooking equipment • Water containers & purification tablets • Tool kit • Ponchos and mosquito nets • Children’s pack

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