Local Stars In Charity Zip Slide

Last updated : 30 May 2004 By Mad Reporter

The pair will be raising money for national deafblind charity Sense which supports people who have both hearing and sight difficulties. Sense offers a wide range of services across the UK to help deafblind people of all ages to reach their full potential.

If you or someone you know fancies throwing caution to the wind by climbing up a 30m scaffold and sliding at high speed along a 115m wire, then all you have to do is pay a £20 registration fee and raise £100 in sponsorship. No previous experience is required as training will be provided on the day.


Lee Davey, who has recently opened a gym in Leicester, says: “Being a fitness fanatic I jumped at the chance to have a go on the zip slide. Sophie and I can’t wait – it sounds like a really fun thing to do and raising money for such a worthwhile cause is an added bonus.”


Joanna Morgan, Events Fundraiser at Sense, adds: “Not only is this a fantastic event for thrill-seekers who fancy a new challenge, but it’s also a unique way to raise money for deafblind people. It also makes a great Father’s Day present! Money raised from the day will help fund services such as holidays for deafblind children and adults.”


Anyone interested in whizzing down the zip-slide should contact the Sense events team on 0207 561 3359 or email events@sense.org.uk


Media enquiries:

Victoria Mayers, Press and PR Officer 020 7561 3409

Sandeep Shah, Press and PR Officer 020 7561 3407

Lorna Fletcher, Press and PR Officer 020 7561 3406

Stephen Rooney, Head of Communications 020 7561 3410

Out-of-hours media enquiries 07770 580 843


Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. We provide specialist information, advice and services to deafblind people, their families, carers and the professionals who work with them. We also support people who have sensory impairments with additional disabilities
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Further information can be found on Sense’s website
www.sense.org.uk