If you find yourself at Circular Quay on 22nd October look up and you’ll see some very brave individuals abseiling 87 metres from the top of the AMP Building in the adventure charity fundraiser - Urban Descent - for the Sir David Martin Foundation (SDMF).
At the fundraiser launch last week, Kitty Flanagan, from Network Ten’s The 7pm Project, braved the 26 floor AMP Skyscraper. Watch her report in the video below...
Kitty was assisted by the Sir David Martin Foundation's ambassador, Andrew Lock, one of Australia’s most accomplished high altitude mountaineers.
“Kitty really proved that urban abseiling is a fun, safe and rewarding challenge. I am really looking forward to sharing this exhilarating experience with other adventure loving fundraisers in October,” said Andrew.
One of those fundraisers is our own Daniel Petsalis, Homeless Support Service Manager. “I’m taking the plunge because the SDMF supports a number of Mission Australia's Youth Services that I strongly believe are transforming lives.
“I have a passion for assisting Australia's homeless and disadvantaged people and by putting myself out of my comfort zone to help out and raise a few bucks, will be well worth it.”
Urban Descent will be Daniel’s first ever fundraiser that involves vast heights. “I’m not nervous as yet, however, I’m sure that when I get to the top of the building and look over the edge of the twenty-sixth floor I will be very nervous. It will be a huge challenge for me as I have not abseiled since school and even then it was probably only about 10metres!” said Daniel.
Everyone is encouraged to participate, or support friends, family and colleagues by sponsoring their abseiling challenge. Nominations can also be placed for your CEO to take the plunge or participate in a head-to-head corporate challenge.
To become a participant in Urban Descent, log on to register at www.gofundraise.com.au/-urbandescent
A $200 deposit is payable to secure your booking, and all participants are required to achieve a minimum sponsorship amount of $1500 prior to the October event.
All monies raised will assist the Sir David Martin Foundation fund their youth in crisis projects. One of the Sir David Martin Foundation’s key programs is the Triple Care Farm, which provides an environment of peace and healing for emotionally hurt and troubled young people aged 16 to 24.
Details for Urban Descent:
- Date: Friday 22nd October 2010
- Time: From 6.00am
- Place: AMP Buidling, Circular Quay
- Registration: www.gofundraise.com.au/-urbandescent
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