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PRINTImmediate Release: Monday 20 September 2010
Londoners are invited to join celebrity guests, including Gail Porter, to kick start their week with an adrenaline-filled charity abseil from the top of The Roof Gardens in Kensington. The 100ft challenge, will take place on one day only - Monday 20th September, 9am to 5pm - and will raise funds for Elizabeth Finn Care - a national charity that supports people living in poverty.
The Elizabeth Finn Care Charity Abseil, which is running for the second year, is open to local residents, businesses and any one else brave enough for the challenge. Participants will be able to enjoy the amazing roof-top views from the beautiful gardens before taking the plunge for charity with full help and support from the safety team.
The event will be opened at 9am by the Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea, Cllr James Husband. As well as the lovely Gail Porter, daring participants will be joined by top MTV and Kiss 100 presenters Rickie Haywood Williams and Melvin Odoom.
In order to take part, participants will be asked to pay a registration fee of just £25 and raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship.
Jason Goddard, General Manager of The Roof Gardens, said: “Elizabeth Finn Care is a very important charity for the people of London and one that we are very happy to support. The Roof Gardens has panoramic views across London’s skyline so it’s the perfect backdrop for a memorable abseil experience! We would encourage everyone to come and enjoy the festivities and join some of our staff for the challenge.”
For further information about the Elizabeth Finn Care Charity Abseil, as well as the registration and sponsorship forms, please visit www.elizabethfinncare.org.uk/abseil. To book your abseil please contact Lynn Chambers on abseil@elizabethfinn.org.uk
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Notes to Editors:
• The charity abseil event will take place at The Roof Gardens in Kensington on Monday 20th September 2010
• The event will run from 9.00am with the final jump at 5.00pm
• Participants will be required to pay a £25 registration fee plus raise a minimum of £100 sponsorship for the charity
About Elizabeth Finn Care
• Elizabeth Finn Care is a charity that helps people in financial need through direct financial support and access to welfare benefits, grants and other financial help from over 3,500 charities using the Turn2us comprehensive website (www.turn2us.org.uk) and freephone helpline.
• Since being founded in 1897, the charity has given away over £130m to people in need. In 2009/2010 over 3564 British and Irish citizens were given grants totalling £3,669,920 by Elizabeth Finn Care. Turn2us was founded by Elizabeth Finn Care in 2007, and merged into Elizabeth Finn Care in October 2009.
• For press information please contact: Laura Johnston on 0208 834 9260 or laura.johnston@elizabethfinn.org.uk
About The Roof Gardens
• The Roof Gardens is part of Virgin Limited Edition – Sir Richard Branson’s private collection of retreats
• For press information please contact: Jessica Patrick at EdenCancan on 0207 467 9407 and at jessica.patrick@edencancan.com or Kirsty Burgess on 020 7467 9402 or kirsty.burgess@edencancan.com
Virgin Limited Edition is a collection of award-winning unique retreats chosen for their stunning locations, magnificent surroundings and offering a sense of fun, style, luxury and exceptional personal service. The group includes Necker Island in the Caribbean’s British Virgin Islands, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in South Africa, Sa Terra Rotja in Mallorca; The Roof Gardens and Babylon Restaurant in London; Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco, The Lodge in Verbier, Necker Belle, a 105 foot luxury catamaran and Necker Nymph, a three man aero submarine.
For further information please visit www.virginlimitededition.com