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4 News, Views & Sunshine El Periódico Inglés Summer 2014 THELONGWALKIII We are seeking adventurers to walk with us for charity along some of the paths least travelled, and experience some of the most rewarding and amazing sights that Gran Canaria has to offer. Last year more than forty tour reps, most of whom had hardly prepared, exceeded all expectations by completing, every one of them, an epic walk from the southern coastal Dunes of Maspalomas to the historic little town of Fátaga more than 20km into the mountains, off the beaten track and away from the usual tourist hullabaloo. They walked with a singular thought in mind: To show their unstoppable solidarity with every grandmother, mother, sister, daughter or wife, and indeed with every father, brother, son and husband, who has ever had to face an uphill battle against seemingly unbeatable odds; to show that no matter who you are, nor what you face, that we all must climb a mountain one day, and that with attitude and fortitude, no mountain need stand in your way, for together we can climb to the top, with each others help, one step at a time. These brave men and women were lead on their quest by several extraordinary individuals, their managers and colleagues included among them, who then walked on and up to the top of Gran Canaria and then down the other side again over four days to the northern coastal Capital of Las Palmas. Over their 80km journey through the wilds of Gran Canaria they found strength and companionship like no other challenge they had ever faced, and along the way they managed to raise more than 5000€ for the local Breast Cancer Charity ACCM, as well as raising a similar amount for the NSPCC in the UK. This year, we’re doing it all again, and we want your help. The tour operators, TUI, Thomson and First Choice have already committed to raising more funds this year. The extraordinary Barbacoa and Kiss Canaries have offered their support. A team of young to tour reps plan to sell tickets for a prize draw, with the star prize being a Cruise for two, and with many more holidays and weekend breaks to be won. This summer, we’d like to hear from anyone else who thinks they may be able to help raise funds and awareness, either through their own endeavours or by walking with us in Solidarity. Call us on 928 987 952 or write to TheLongWalk@TheCanaryNews.com for more information. We will publish more information in our September edition after our Summer Break. Whether to challenge yourself, or raise money for a worthwhile cause, this will be the walk of a lifetime.