CHALLENGE #6
Tough Mudder (23.08.2015) - CHALLENGE COMPLETED
THE CHALLENGETough Muddering Challengers
Christopher Clarke - Andy Connolly - Nita Patel - Amanda F - Scott Insley - Kate Enright - Sarah Myles - Richard Crone How do you like to spend you Saturday? Me, I like nothing more than to tackle a muddy obstacle course with a great bunch of mates and make new friends along the way. The best way to sum up Tough Mudder is as a half marathon with a couple dozen obstacles thrown in for good measure. The obstacles themselves are a mixture of muddy, funny, cold (like REALLY cold, some might even say freezing), electric, and some of the names inspire curiosity and fear! Ranging from Arctic Enema 2.0, to Electroshock Therapy and, new for 2015, Cry Baby, there's something for everyone. And the best part of it is you get a delicious beer at the end of it! However, the main reason I chose Tough Mudder as my challenge is because of their ethos of teamwork and camaraderie. Out there on the course, nothing matters other than helping the man or woman next to you. Because of that alone, I can't think of a better event to symbolise the charity I'm doing this for. |
THE CHALLENGER
NAME - Christopher Clarke
Hey there, I'm Chris! So, apparently I'm to tell you a little bit about myself which is something I always find difficult. I suppose the best place to start is my upbringing- I'm half Irish, half Colombian and was raised in the beautiful country of Ecuador. I like to think that makes me charming and passionate, but I think a lot of people would just say it means I'm stubborn! I unexpectedly ended up taking part in six challenges last year for Challenge12, so dear Andy saw fit to put me in charge of one of my very own in 2015. (No pressure!) I'm lucky enough to live in a country where I'm free to be who I want to be and to have friends and family who love me no matter what. However, millions of people around the world aren't so lucky. My Libran desire for justice and fairness has propelled me to make a stand and do what I can to raise awareness about LGBT issues around the globe because nobody should be persecuted for who they love. In my eyes, sexuality doesn't define a person or their worth but sadly many powerful people don't share my view and as a result perpetuate myths and hatred. |
THE CHARITYKALEIDOSCOPE
My chosen charity is somewhat unknown, called the The Kaleidoscope Trust. Their remit is to uphold the human rights of LGBT people around the world by engaging with lawmakers, ministers and authorities in the UK, Europe and across the Commonwealth (amongst others) to foster change and safeguard LGBT rights. Did you know that it's illegal to be LGBT in over 78 countries around the world? People are at risk of being imprisoned, attacked by mobs or being sentenced to death because of wanting the freedom to love whoever they want to. I know sometimes we can get a bit jaded about gay rights given that we're lucky enough to live in a country where we have the freedom to be who we are, but the ongoing struggle around the globe is real. Even as recently as January 2015, Russia banned trans people form having driving licences because the government considers being trans a 'psychological' disorder. And at the start of the year a bill was presented to lawmakers in Virginia, USA, that would have allowed anyone to openly discriminate against gay people (it fortunately didn't pass the vote!). So you see, the work that the Kaleidoscope Trust does is essential to ensure that discrimination continues to be stamped out because the sad truth is that the hatred is still rampant in so many corners of the world. PROUD TO BE SUPPORTING
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PHOTOS / MEDIAPhotos to come post challenge.....
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Associated events:
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None associated at present
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