Raise money for the NSPCC with the Can U Hack It Challenge Walk

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Can you HACK It?

A big thank you to all the walkers, volunteers and supporters who took part in HACK 2008 (Hike Against Cruelty to Kids), set in the picturesque locales of the Southern Pennines and the Peak District on 30 August 2008.

The day went extremely well.

The dedicated NSPCC volunteers had a 5am roll call at the Bay Horse Public House to set up for walkers' registration at 6am. It wasn’t long before the keenest walkers started arriving, taking full advantage of the coffee, tea and bacon sandwiches supplied by the pub.

The climate was perfect for walking, not too warm, and remaining dry throughout - thankfully the unpredictable British Summer weather held out!

The Holmfirth Police, Woodhead Mountain Rescue and Thongsbridge Army Cadets were on hand to help support the walkers, as well as Eventmedics First Aid and our rota of over 75 wonderful volunteers, who ensured all the walkers were safe and looked after at every stage of the day.

Ice Valley Spring Water ensured that all thirsts were quenched with their kind donation of 5,000 bottles of water. At the finish line there was a BBQ, refreshments and a bar, kindly supported by the Huddersfield Sailing Club.

The first walker completed the challenge in an amazing 6hrs 52 mins, with the last walkers taking 12 hrs 35 mins.

It was a truly enjoyable and emotional day, knowing that 352 people were willing to walk 25 miles to support the NSPCC. A fabulous time was had by all, reflected by some of the comments below:

“Good walk. Well organised. Really enjoyed it”
Margaret

“Fantastic scenery, brilliant marshall support and checkpoint refreshments. Thanks.”
Katherine

It was a pleasure to support every walker and we look forward to receiving your hard-earned and well-deserved sponsor monies. Please send your sponsorship money via cheque, payable to NSPCC registered charity, to: NSPCC HACK Appeals Office, 2nd Floor Arndale House, Crossgates, Leeds, LS15 8EU. Please do not send cash.

On behalf of all the vulnerable children and families we support, thank you all for your hard work and effort in yet again making the HACK a truly memorable experience.

If you have any comments about the day, please e-mail them through to: canuHACKit@nspcc.org.uk.

Browse through the photos to get an idea of the fantastic experience that walkers have at this event. You can also catch up with this year’s HACK group on Facebook, who have shared some of their stories!

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