Sir David Martin Foundation - Helping young people in crisis

Youth in crisis charity, the Sir David Martin Foundation is calling all Sydney-siders to take up the challenge of abseiling Sydney’s first skyscraper in adventure charity fundraiser - Urban Descent.

Kitty Flanagan, from Network Ten’s The 7pm Project was the first to heed the call and brave the 26 floor AMP Skyscraper. "Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge is 'soo, like, yesterday'. Anyone who’s anyone these days knows it’s all about attaching yourself to a rope and dangling off the AMP building. This is an extremely rare opportunity to not only abseil off a Sydney city building, but to do it safely AND without being arrested. And if anyone needs any further encouragement, you also get to do it supervised by uber fit Navy dudes wearing fatigues, so it’s all very cool and “Black Hawk Down”…right up until they put the nerdy looking (but compulsory for safety reasons) egg shaped helmet on your head, then you feel a bit less hardcore and a lot more hard boiled. But it’s for an excellent cause, so who really cares?” said Flanagan.

Her hilarious abseil was recorded for The 7pm Project and will air nationally on the 1st June on Network Ten at 7pm.

Kitty was assisted by the Sir David Martin Foundation’s ambassador, Andrew Lock, one of Australia’s most accomplished high altitude mountaineers and the first Australian to climb all 14 8000 metre plus summits of the world’s highest mountains, including Mt Everest.

“Kitty really proved that urban abseiling is a fun, safe and rewarding challenge.  I am really looking forward to sharing this exhilarating experience with other adventure loving fundraisers in October,” said Andrew.

Urban Descent will be held on 22 October 2010, at the AMP Building Circular Quay with official registration and fundraising commencing, 1 June, 2010.

All people are encouraged to participate or support their friends, family and colleagues via sponsoring their abseiling challenge.  Nominations can also be placed for your CEO to take the plunge or participate in a head-to-head corporate challenge.

To become a participant in Urban Descent, log on to register at http://urbandescent2011.gofundraise.com.au/. A $200 deposit is payable to secure your booking, and all participants are required to achieve a minimum sponsorship amount of $1500 prior to the October event.
All monies raised will assist the Sir David Martin Foundation fund their youth in crisis projects. One of the Sir David Martin Foundation’s key programs is the Triple Care Farm, which provides an environment of peace and healing for emotionally hurt and troubled young people aged 16 to 24.

Details for Urban Descent:

Date  Friday 22nd October 2010
Time  From 6.00am
Place  AMP Buidling, Circular Quay
Register http://urbandescent2011.gofundraise.com.au/

To arrange an interview with Kitty Flanagan or Andrew Lock or for further information on the Sir David Martin Foundation’s charity fundraising event - Urban Descent, please contact Elizabeth Coad on 02 9331 6611 / 0404 644 848 or email coad@senioragencyaustralia.com.au.