NEWS HUB
2017 REVIEW & OUTLOOK BY STEVE WESTERN
£80,000 RAISED!
Well what a year! 2017 was certainly the biggest to date with records being broken right across the board…..123 climbers achieving the full 10 climbs, over 320 people taking part, a staggering £80,000 being raised between both Dreams & Wishes and 2 Wish Upon A Star and to top it all off 10YFAN’s first marriage proposal! Congratulations to everyone who took part! It is fair to say that the weather certainly tested us during the night so for everyone who battled through, we salute you!
We want to pay particular thanks to all the volunteers who took part. There are so many kind people. From those guys who trudged up the mountain to keep everyone safe, the first aid teams, the BBQ chefs, the smiling folks in the tent and to the drivers of the minibuses who were operating the park & ride – it was a huge operation! Without you all the event simply could not run – THANK YOU! Logistically there are improvements that we are considering especially the car parking. Hopefully we will have a solution by next year!
WHAT NOW?
We are always conscious of 10YFAN's roots. Raising money for children’s charities. This year’s charity is a really special one and one that we hope everyone will get behind. We think that £100,000 fundraising is so achievable and this amount would make such a MASSIVE difference to them. With the popularity of the event now we can’t wait to start the ball rolling!
There are a few exciting changes behind the scenes this year with a new website and a really cool app that should be ready for the New Year. All of this is to keep the 10YFAN family together and to help share your stories and training tips for everyone who is a newcomer to the event. The app will also replace the timing chip that was introduced this year so we can keep an eye on who is where on the mountain for safety.
Finally, the Awards night! What a truly fantastic night! We hold this really to say thank you to everyone and to share all your stories. Next year will be no different. The Vale Hotel in Hensol is more than happy to host us again. Everyone is welcome to come along although book your tickets early as it promises to sell out pretty quickly. There will be the usual video of the event and awards for all those who helped make the event so special and maybe, just maybe, we will get messages from Hollywood superstars…..! Whatever happens, we know it will be a cracker of a night especially when we get to present the fundraising cheque to the charity which always brings tears to the eyes!
So, it starts again! It only seems days ago that the event finished! From Lee, Liz, Lou & myself, we can’t wait to see you all, whether it is your first climb or you are returning for more! May’s event promises to be a real belter. If you just want to come and do one climb or go for the full 10, please register and come along.
Look forward to seeing you there
Steve
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