24 June 2008
Due to its popularity, the Mental Health Foundation is again offering places on a ten-day trek through the Peruvian mountains – this time in March 2009. The event begins in the ancient city of Cusco, former capital of the sun-worshipping Inca Empire and passes through green valleys and high mountain passes, before arriving at the World Heritage site of Machu Picchu.
Anyone can take part and the charity provides a personal training plan to help participants get in shape for the trip.
Celia Richardson, Director of Fundraising for the Mental Health Foundation, said: “Every year we are inundated with applications from people who want to go on the Peru Trek – it’s by far one of our most popular challenge events. There is always a really good mix of people who go, all of whom have their own reasons for wanting to do the trek and raise money for a mental health charity.”
The ten-day trip takes place from 21 – 30 March 2009. Participants are required to pay a registration fee of £349 and raise a minimum fee of £2850 in sponsorship money. All travel, accommodation, refreshments, guides and medical support are included.
Notes to editors
For more information please contact Simon Loveland on 020 7803 1130 or email sloveland@mhf.org.uk
The Mental Health Foundation uses research and practical projects to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We work to influence policy, including government at the highest levels. And we use our knowledge to raise awareness and to help tackle the stigma attached to mental illness. We reach millions of people every year through our media work, information booklets and online services.
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