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Yorkshire and the Humber Press Releases

Sheffield man takes on steep climb for epilepsy charity

5 August, 2010

A Sheffield man, who has epilepsy, is aiming to conquer the UK’s highest mountain for the second time. Robert Wilks, 64, will be raising vital funds for Epilepsy Action and The Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Robert will climb Ben Nevis on 28 August in celebration of the charity’s 60th anniversary. The climb will involve eight hours of walking, mostly up a very steep gradient and uneven terrain. At 1,343 metres (4,406 feet), Ben Nevis, located near Fort William in Scotland, is the UK’s highest mountain, attracting thousands of trekkers each year.        

Scarborough pub hosts music weekender for epilepsy charity

26 July, 2010

A Scarborough pub is hosting a music weekender to raise money for Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation.

The three-day music event takes place from 30 July-1 August at the New Tavern, Falsgrave. The inspiration for the event came from the fact that several of the regulars at the New Tavern have epilepsy, as well as one of the bar staff.

Doncaster epilepsy group walks its way to charity ‘wonga’

4 June, 2010

The Doncaster branch of national charity Epilepsy Action is preparing to raise serious ‘wonga’ for the charity by hosting a lakeside walk.  

The three mile Epilepsy Action Wonga Walk takes place along around the lake at Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire, on Sunday 13 June during National Epilepsy Week (13-19 June).  It is hoped the walk will raise over £600 to help support people with epilepsy as well as raise awareness of the condition.

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