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9 November 99 / RCC99:003
Cracker's Snowdon Challenge Result: 2-0 to the walkers!
For the second year running, the walkers beat the cyclists in Cracker's Snowdon
Challenge! But, it was a close run thing with the cyclists only a little way
behind and both teams endured the summit wind chill temperature of -12oC in
the harsh conditions.
Walking team member Helen Thomas summed up her victory feelings "My legs were
like jelly once I'd finished and two pairs of gloves didn't feel very warm at
the top! But it was great to be on the winning team and to be involved in
something that will change children's lives in developing countries."
Both teams took the opportunity to yell the Rugby campaign's slogan "Shout
for Freedom! Petition for Justice!" from the highest point in England and
Wales.
Cyclist Dan Berridge explained "It was a gruelling slog of man and machine to
the top! Coming down was completely mad dodging all the rocks, and at least we
beat the walkers to the bottom!"
The challenge is expected to raise about £1000 for the Rugby Christmas
Cracker campaign to help stop the exploitation of third world children through
forced labour. Any one wishing to sign the petition or join in the campaign
activities can ring Rugby 813064 for more information.

Left to Right:
Dan Berridge, Helen Corlett, Michael Simmonds
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