Great Wilderness Challenge News

Proposed 25th Anniversary Video
31 January 2010

 Proposed 25th Anniversary Video

We have had many enquiries about producing a commemorative DVD of this year’s event. The committee has looked into it, obtained quotes from professional companies, and concluded that the considerable production costs involved could not feasibly be offset by DVD sales alone. The only way the venture could be justified would be by attracting sponsorship  to cover production, with any subsequent profits going to a charity, which after all is our raison d’être. Unless that happens, we feel the project  cannot be a viable proposition.

Alex at Everest Base Camp
11 December 2009

 

Inverness bus driver Alex Mackenzie, one of the GWC’s most prolific fundraisers of recent years, reaches Everest Base Camp on a recent expedition in support of Highland Hospice. Alex has completed the Challenge on eleven occasions, and is now the 4th highest fundraiser overall in the event. This epic is the latest of several world-wide fundraising projects he has undertaken in recent times for the Hospice, others including  the ascent of Kilimanjaro, a 250 mile bike ride through the Canadian Rockies, and The Inca Trail in Peru.
GWC Christmas Charity Donation
11 December 2009

This year, in lieu of sending out Christmas cards to all our supporters, we are giving a donation to a very deserving Highland charity, especially appropriate at this time of year – The Highland HomelessTrust. The Trust provides a range of specialist services that are designed to prevent homelessness in the region, and help socially disadvantaged people to develop a sustainable future in the community. Our donation will be £1000, virtually equivalent to the expenditure involved in our usual Christmas mailshot.

GWC Supporter Dies
23 October 2009

Dr Iain White, Burghead passed away suddenly after a short illness on Wednesday 21st October, while on a family holiday in Gran Canaria. Iain, who was 58, was a close relative of several GWC committee members, and had completed the Challenge on eleven occasions. Our sympathies are extended to his wife Ann and family Mairi, Callum and Sandy in their sad loss.

 

GWC Tops £2million!
08 May 2009

 The GWC reached a notable milestone in recent months when a cheque to a charity took the overall grand total over the £2 million pound mark (current total stands at £2,115,000).  Since the start of the event in 1986, when £6,200 was raised for Highland Hospice,each year has produced improved figures for distribution to charities, culminating in a fantastic new record of £220,000 in 2008.

Well done everybody!

GWC’s Leading Fundraiser
07 May 2009

 

Iain Bartholomew, Aultbea has become the GWC's leading fundraiser since the inception of the event. His contribution of £6262 in 2008 brings his overall total to an incredible £30,364 in only 10 appearances in the event. This is Iain's 4th year at the top of the annual standings, having previously headed the list in 2001, 2002 and 2003.

Following Iain on the all time list are Anne Sutherland, Inverness with £26,867, Lorne Crerar, Glasgow £23,510 and Alex Mackenzie, Inverness £22,405.

 

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