Llangollen Youth FC teams take on towering challenge for charity

 

This Sunday, March 16 each Llangollen Youth FC teams from Under 11’s upwards will be aiming to conquer Mount Everest in aid of Nightingale House Hospice and their own funds. 

Although they won't actually be travelling to the Himalayas to do it their aim is to ascend and descend the equivalent height of the world’s highest mountain at 8,849 metres above sea level.

They hope to achieve this by walking to the top of Castell Dinas Brân from their base at Tower Field – an elevation change of approximately 210m – meaning that each team will need to make a collective total of 43 trips up to the castle. 

Depending on numbers partipacting, this is likely to mean that each player will make around four ascents – although some may do more than others and completing the challenge will require a team effort by all involved.

The club's Under 7’s and Under 9’s teams will be joining in on the day with a sponsored walk up to the castle.

Half of sponsorship money received will go to Nightingale House while the rest will go towards the long list of expenses involved with running a grassroots football club.

Organisers are looking for several marshals to help run the event – if you are interested in helping, please send a message on their Facebook page (CPD Llangollen Youth FC) or contact one of the coaches.

The event will be centred on Tower Field and the start time is to be confirmed to allow flexibility with weather conditions. Food and refreshments will be available.

* To sponsor the challenge, go to Gofundme at: Fundraiser by Gareth Jones : Raising money for Nightingale House and Llangollen Youth FC