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The Worshipful Company of Actuaries |
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Wainwright Memorial Walk |
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The Master's fund-raising walking holiday, following in Alfred Wainwright's
footsteps, was competed in 9 days during September. |
The object was to raise money for the Company’s Charitable Trust,
to support three charities in their work with young people: the Scouts
Association, Shelter, and the Children's Society. |
Actuaries, occasionally accompanied by two spouses and other walkers, collectively
covered 115 miles over 55 fells, gaining a total height
of 37,688 feet. At times,
the party exceeded 30 in number
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The walkers were supported by a brilliant team who arranged hotels,
shifted baggage and worried for us when we came in late. Every one of the
core team completed the whole programme, and with the advantage of a few
wrong turnings and deviations, succeeded in covering more than the target
number of miles walked and feet climbed.
The walkers, who paid all their own expenses, are most grateful for financial and moral
support from their sponsors. Every penny of the sponsorship money received by the
Charitable Trust will go to the three charities.
At October 2nd, the total raised, with added Gift Aid reclaims, exceeds £28,000. |
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