NOTICE: Can You Climb Everest To Save Children From Abuse?

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NSPCC’s Emma Motherwell says you can do your part from your own home

Climbing Mount Everest is a feat usually synonymous with famous daredevil adventurers such as Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Bear Grylls, but now, thanks to the NSPCC, anyone can take on this formidable challenge from the comfort of their own home.

After all, people shouldn’t have to put up with the misery of traveling for hours on a plane with all that snow, ice, and camping when a steady staircase at home can successfully recreate a valuable climbing experience.

Also afterwards, at home, there is always the pleasure of sitting comfortably on the sofa with a nice cup of tea and cookies, which is much better than being stuck in an old icy tent by the sea. an isolated cliff.

Climb for Children is the NSPCC’s answer to virtual mountain climbing and anyone can do it to raise funds and help end child protection from abuse. From September 20-26, people can take on the challenge at home, outdoors or in the gym.


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By counting the number of steps, participants can spend the week climbing the equivalent height of one of three epic peaks, including Mount Everest (advanced), Kilimanjaro (intermediate) or Snowdon (beginner).

Registration for the challenge is free and participants will each receive their own route map and an NSPCC vest to really watch the game for the ascent. Plus, for anyone who can raise £ 120, the reward will be owning a glorious medal.

Sophie, an avid NSPCC climber, said: “Having children of my own, I know how vital the work of the NSPCC is. So I’m going to climb 1,000 stairs a day, home, to the top of my own Mount Snowdon (and raise some money)! “

So not only is Climb for Children a great, meaningful and fun physical challenge, but every book collected will help the NSPCC be there for the children and this is absolutely crucial as the NSPCC depends on donations from the public for 90% of its income. The money raised will make a big difference for children and young people who rely on the services of the association, such as Childline.

Last year, Childline counselors administered more than 73,000 counseling sessions with children and youth calling about their mental and emotional health. Many children are struggling to cope with the pressures of school and education after 18 months of disruption. Childline counselors have heard from children worried about bullying, recent test results, going through puberty and others worried about starting a new school or being around many people again.

Whatever problems or dangers they face, Childline provides a safe place for children and youth to turn to for help any day of the week. And, by raising £ 120, the climbers will help Childline counselors answer 30 children’s calls.

Plus, this big fundraising challenge doesn’t have to be a lonely experience!

It can be something enjoyed with family, friends and colleagues.

After all, the Climb for Children challenge is a virtual experience that can be done literally anywhere. For example, climbers can spend some quality time with their families by walking together in their local park and these outdoor walks can contribute to the goal of climbing Mount Snowdon together. Meanwhile, perhaps the most competitive climbers can challenge themselves at the gym by using treadmills, stairlifts, and ellipticals in an effort to recreate the challenge of climbing a real mountain.

It would also be wonderful if climbers could share their climbing adventures online and on social media.

In doing so, not only will they share fun photos and stories, but they will also raise awareness of the need to support children and young people during these most difficult and difficult times. For more information and to register for the event, visit www.nspcc.org.uk and search for Climb for Children. For more information, please email [email protected]

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