TESTIMONIALS

Ben Nevis

“It was great to have successfully completed the challenge (despite the weather!) – rewarding, tiring but well worth it!"

Owen

“This was the toughest physical challenge I have undertaken, but just thinking of the children BCT support kept me putting one foot in front of the other. The day showed mother nature at its best – determination, camaraderie, encouragement, support and team spirit. It was not a case of ‘everyman for himself’. We pulled together as a team. It is gratifying."

Jane

“It is a privilege to be able to take on such an exhilarating challenge and use it as a vehicle to raise money!"

Peter

“It was certainly a challenge. I am deeply grateful and moved by the number of people (100) who agreed to sponsor me."

Roger

“Has to be one of the best ways of celebrating a 50th birthday – great fun, great exercise, blessing others through raising money – beats a dull party anytime!"

Sue

Sinai Desert Trek

“I wanted a cultural challenge, physical, mental, cultural – and I got one! From the barren beauty of the desert sunrise over the mountains and laughter of our team as we walked – life changing!"

Jeri

“A demanding but enjoyable experience. Great comradeship amongst fellow trekkers."

Terence and Jennifer

“The whole trip was fantastic, from the start to the end. Loved every minute, especially learning about the Bedoins and learning from them. The walking was tough but awesome. One of the best weeks of my life. Thank you."

Clemency

“For me it was a rare mixture of endurance, beauty, culture, challenge, achievement, memories and most of all FUN!!"

Lucy

“The Challenge was excellent – well put together and a great laugh. It was brilliant to experience different cultures and go to such a special place."

Matthew

Nanda Devi, Indian Himalaya

“A totally amazing experience with a wonderful group of people (Trekkers, leaders, porters etc)! The whole experience (and perhaps especially the fund raising) has stretched and challenged me in so many ways."

Graham

“Probably one of the most challenging experiences of my life, indescribable, intense, demanding, inexpressible, astounding."

Sharon

“Physically, emotionally and spiritually challenging once in a lifetime experience with a great sense of achievement and for very worthwhile cause."

Trish

“The Challenge was “out of this world”. Awesome, Challenging – in all sorts of ways “out of the comfort zone”."

Sheena

Carpathian Challenge, Romania

“The challenge was both a physical and an emotional journey. I have come back a different person in some respects to the woman who left England – I will endeavour to continue fundraising for my charity as a result of this challenge."

Helen

Great Wall of China

“In a few words “amazing experience” from start to finish it was just fantastic. It’s something I’ll always remember. The challenge of trekking the mountains was exhilarating, fulfilling and I feel so please to know that I am able to do such a thing!"

Christine

“A brilliant experience!"

Pattie

“It was a truly amazing experience. It was physically tougher than I had thought, but I had a greater sense of achievement at what I’d accomplished. It was also more fun than I had expected. Brilliant!"

Wendy

“A tremendous opportunity to experience rural China and a completely different culture to ours. Eye opening and challenging, fantastic views from the wall. A joy to be part of such a friendly, supportive and encouraging team."

Matt

Romania Challenge

“I wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for the sponsorship support CD you sent. It has been such a valuable resource that I don't know what I would have done without it! I just thought you might like to know how much your efforts are appreciated!"

Margaret

“I was excited and inspired by the Briefing Day. I would have found it much harder to go out and raise sponsorship if I hadn’t attended; it was invaluable to me for the success of the trip."

Christine

“In a few words “amazing experience” from start to finish it was just fantastic. It’s something I’ll always remember. The challenge o trekking the mountains was exhilarating, fulfilling and I feel so please to know that I am able to do such a thing!"

Julie

Kilimanjaro

“A fantastic experience – a great team and a huge amount of money raised for Tigers. Thank you for everything!"

Dave

“I had initially set myself a target of £2,600 which was double the basic cost of the trip, but never dreamt that I would not only reach this total but substantially exceed it, thank you for your support."

Andrew

Youth Ketch Sail

“It was amazing, especially the night sail. It was really fun and you were never bored or not doing anything, we were always busy. Meals were lovely and I will always remember it. And apart from the sea-sickness, I want to go on another voyage!!"

Rebecca

Fastnet Sailing

“The intense mixture of challenge and enjoyment; the hell-like dogwatch in the freezing cold; cruising through the waves with the most glorious sunset behind and dolphins all around: What could beat being on a yacht with your best mates? Perhaps only the next part – bring on Lily of the Valley!"

Mike

Artic Sailing Challenge

“I was very concerned my small size & weight would hinder me in pulling my weight on the trip – literally! I was fine though, please reassure other petite persons."

Sarah

Community Challenge, Zambia

“The trips was an experience I will not forget, and one day, would like to return to Zambia to see how HOC and Country have developed. TRIP WAS REALLY BRILLIANT"

Roger

Scafell Pike

“I found the experience to very rewarding and was glad to achieve the challenge plus raising money for charity and being 53 years old I never thought I would do anything like that."

Barry

“This was an unknown quantity for me but a great challenge of which I rose to. Great fellowship with other walkers with the security of experienced guides to lead the way. Quite exhilarating experience."

Chris

“An overall rewarding experience, especially as it is something I don’t usually do and it is something I will continue as I enjoyed it so much."

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“...the challenge genuinely was an experience of a lifetime. It was absolutely worth the hours of gym preparation. It is a safe place to stretch comfort zones and discover certain limitations can be surpassed with a little courage and hard work."

Heather Ramsey, Great Wall of China Challenge- raised funds for Open Doors