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Challenge 2010: Ecuador
Ever wanted to travel, experience a different way of life AND make a difference?
Challenge 2010: Ecuador gives you a chance to make a difference to the lives of children in a small community near Cotopaxi National Park in Ecuador and raise vital funds for Get Connected. Located approximately 60km south of Quito, you will help with important building work on a local school for children aged between 6 and 12 in the beautiful surroundings of South America. Your help will be vital in making a real difference to the lives of these children by improving the facilities necessary for their education!
Not only will you be making a big difference to the lives of a local community, you will have the opportunity to experience another way of life by living within the community. You will have many opportunities to experience local indigenous culture by sampling local cuisine and taking part in games with the children.
The outbound flight is on Sat 6 November 2010 to return on Mon 15 November 2010.
Challenge 2010 has been organised by our corporate partner the Carphone Warehouse, and they want Get Connected’s supporters to take part in this experience. If you would like to see a full itinerary then please visit the Challenge 2010 page here.
In order to participate in Challenge 2010 then you will need to pay an initial deposit of £250, with the final balance of £2,500 to be raised by 10th September 2010 of which £1,000 will go to Get Connected's work helping children and young people in the UK. Although it looks like a big target, our team of fundraisers can give you advice on how to raise the money by September 2010.
If you would like to sign up for Challenge 2010: Ecuador then please email the fundraising team or call them on 020 7009 2500.