Evolution Launches its ShelterBox Challenge

Last night saw a superb turn-out for the launch of the 2010 Evolution-ShelterBox Dartmoor Challenge at Evolution's headquarters in St Agnes.

The aim of the evening was to attract would-be adventurers and fundraisers to take part in the 2010 ShelterBox Dartmoor Challenge.

We were extremely lucky to have Becky Maynard from ShelterBox on hand to present a short film on the work of ShelterBox and explain a little about her fundraising role. With ShelterBox currently deployed in major disaster areas Haiti and Chile (amongst others) the sheer scale of the fundraising effort is quite awesome.

A live link-up with Ben Spurway from ShelterBox, who is currently on the ground on Haiti, further reinforced the invaluable work that this organisation does in providing immediate aid to disaster zones.


















Following Becky's presentation, Martin Crump from Evolution, gave an insight into last year's Dartmoor ShelterBox challenge and the rationale behind Evolution's involvement in this year's event...

Put simply, Evolution are looking to raise money for ShelterBox by facilitating a number of teams to enter the ShelterBox Challenge. The Challenge is a great opportunity to raise funds but it also represents a fantastic opportunity for participants to challenge themselves.

The Dartmoor Challenge isn't easy - participants will be carrying an actual ShelterBox full of equipment 30 miles across some unforgiving terrain. Recognising that for many this is quite a duanting task, the Evolution team have put together a program of events that will help develop participants fitness and skills so they feel prepared to tackle the challenge.

Aiding and abetting Martin this year will be former ShelterBox Challenge team members James Hampton, brothers Rob & Nik Green and joining the challenge this year, Martin's wife Fiona. The whole team are hugely excited about the prospect of raising funds for ShelterBox and encouraging participants to challenge themslves.

Thank you for all those who attended last night and expressed an interest. We would be grateful if you could return your forms as soon as possible. If you weren't able to attend last night but are still interested please contact Evolution as soon as possible - Tel 01872 555 939