Have an African adventure and raise money for charity!

A NEWTOWNABBEY woman is about to embark on the trip of a lifetime to explore the wilds of Africa all in the name of a local charity…and she’s looking for company.

Mary O’Hea got bitten by the charity trek bug when she took part in Cancer Fund for Children’s Great Wall of China trek last year and has just signed up to the charity’s 10-day African Tribal Trek which takes place in June 2015.

Money raised will enable Cancer Fund for Children to continue to provide free practical, emotional and financial support to local children affected by cancer and their families.

Mary spoke of how exciting the treks are and urged others to join her in signing up to the adventure:

“I made some wonderful new friends among the Team Daisy trekkers in China. We laughed our way through the entire trek despite the physical and emotional challenges and saw some amazing sights often missed by the tourists. It was an amazing experience that is just made better knowing you are supporting a local charity which is doing such wonderful work with local families affected by cancer.

“I am expecting the African trek to be even better and I’m looking forward to climbing up to volcano craters in the Great Rift Valley, tramping through grasslands with no trees where we might see Zebras, wildebeests and birds of prey.”

Cancer Fund for Children’s Natasha Walsh added: 

“Our African Tribal Trek will be like a safari on foot with the most breath taking views! Imagine swarms of pink flamingos cooling in lakes, buffalos herds, hyenas and leopards! It’s an unbelievable opportunity to experience Maasai tribal life and do it all knowing you have made such a difference to local families at home.”

For more information or to sign up visit www.cancerfundforchildren.com or get in touch 028 9080 5599 / alex@cancerfundforchildren.com