Zip Wire Across The River Wear
Sunday 28th April 2013
PEOPLE HAVE THE CHANCE to zip wire across the river Wear to raise funds for charity.
The opportunity to zip wire from the giddy heights of Wearmouth Bridge across the river to land on the southern side at Pans Bank, comes on the same day as thousands of runners take to the streets of Sunderland.
On Sunday 28 April 2013 Sunderland plays host to a festival of athletics which includes the Marathon of the North, the Half Marathon of the North and the Sunderland City 10K.
Councillor John Kelly, Portfolio Holder for Public Health, Wellness and Culture said; “We are very proud to stage events such as the Marathon of the North, the Sunderland City 10k and this year for the first time, the new Half Marathon of the North. Being able to zip wire over these events will add an extra element of fun and exhilaration to what already promises to be a memorable day.
“It’s a great chance for anyone who supports a local charity to raise funds and the profile of their chosen cause, and I’d like to encourage anyone interested to book a place while they’re still available.”
For anyone interested in taking part there are two options with places available for 90 people on both:
Option 1 – Zip wire for charity
Applicants can pay a £20 registration fee and make a commitment to raise an additional sum of at least £20 through voluntary donations for your chosen charity.
If this is the choice for you, please send details including Name, Age: Address: and
Charity: to events@sunderland.gov.uk
No payment is necessary at this point, should more than 90 people express an interest; the final participants will be picked at random.
Option 2 – Zip wire for fun Applicants secure a place instantly with a payment of £40 at
http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sunderlandlive
There are 90 places available and these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Event information may be subject to change or cancellation, for the latest news on this and other events please check www.sunderlandevents.co.uk
**The North East HUB (Donna) will also be doing the Zip wire to raise money for ME North East you can leave any donations here https://www.justgiving.com/Donna-Petch many thanks!**
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