Military charity looking for adrenaline-seekers to take on world's fastest zip wire

Military charity Blesma, The Limbless Veterans are looking for volunteers to take on a 100mph zip wire at Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda in North Wales on Saturday 23 September.

For just a £30 deposit, you can take in breath-taking views of Anglesey with views of the Isle of Man on a clear day from the longest zip wire in Europe. Slots are available throughout the day between 10am and 11.20am. Fundraisers will be require to raise a minimum of £100 and need to register with the Blesma fundraising team before the end of the day on Wednesday 23 August.

To book your place, please contact Sophie Allen in the fundraising team on 020 8548 7084 or email fundraising@blesma.org. Places will also be available for those who decide they’d like to take part on the day!

Sophie Allen, Blesma’s Fundraising Relationship Executive, says: “This is a truly unique opportunity to do some fundraising for our limbless veterans! Please sign up and show your support - it's going to be a fantastic day!”

For more information and to book online, go to: https://blesma.org/support-us/find-an-event/extreme-events/velocity-zip-line/

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans is the national charity for all limbless service men and women, their widows and dependents. It was formed in the years following the First World War and became a national charity in 1932.

 

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Notes to Editor

Hi-res images can be downloaded from the links below:

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