With its CEO saying: ‘This is going to be tough. Wimps need not apply’, UNBREAKABLE, a Scottish extreme sporting challenge, is being launched by ProjectScotland, the charity which helps young people to get on in life through volunteering.
The event is being run to raise funds that will transform the lives of hundreds of young people across Scotland.
UNBREAKABLE will see 50 brave fundraisers embark on a gruelling test of physical and mental endurance as they cycle, swim, sail, kayak and hike across Scotland over eight days, from 2nd – 9th August.
Participants will travel through signature Scottish locations from Edinburgh to Dumfries and Galloway, through Argyll, to Glencoe and Fort William, covering a 940km journey.
Paul Reddish, CEO of ProjectScotland [the one in black with the bike in the photographs with some of the volunteers], says: ‘At ProjectScotland we believe that young people have the talent to transform their lives and the communities around them, all they need is the right support to help that happen. Through UNBREAKABLE, our aim is to raise £100,000, with every penny going towards helping young people in Scotland get on in life.
‘From cycling over 100km almost every day to climbing a Munro mountain and open water swimming in beautiful Loch Lomond, UNBREAKABLE will test applicants’ endurance, grit, and mental determination.
‘There’s no denying that this is an extreme challenge, which is why we’ve named it UNBREAKABLE.
‘And just to keep it interesting, we’re throwing in some archery, high wires and grass sledging. This is going to be tough. Wimps need not apply.
‘Given the magnitude of the challenge, training and preparation is essential, which is why we’ve partnered with Olympic athlete David Carry to host an outdoor swimming and water skills masterclass in June.’
Team GB Olympian David Carry, who took a hugely successful session with young swimmers at the Mid Argyll Community Pool shortly after his 2012 Olympic success, says: ‘UNBREAKABLE will be no mean feat. It will be long, tough and punishing and I am truly excited to be supporting the event.
‘As a participant, UNBREAKABLE will take care of all your support needs along the way, so all you need to focus on is the challenge ahead. I’ll be hosting an outdoor swimming masterclass on 13th June to offer advice and tips on technique in open water.’
Are you UNBREAKABLE?
If so – register fast. With only 50 places available, applicants interested in taking part need to be quick to visit the Unbreakable website here to register.
About ProjectScotland
Established in 2005, ProjectScotland is the national youth volunteering organisation in Scotland. It has over 170 charity partners, 600 volunteering opportunities and 125 active mentors nationwide.
5,000 young people have been helped by ProjectScotland volunteer placements; and 2.9 million volunteering hours have been carried out in communities across Scotland.
- 78% of volunteers continue onto employment, education or training
- 93% of volunteers think the experience made them more ready for work
- 97% of volunteers would recommend us to their friends
- 89% of volunteers tell us they have increased their confidence by volunteering
Sounds unbreakable.
Note: ProjectScotland has released three online videos featuring David Carry, three times Olympian and Commonwealth Champion swimmer, talking about UNBREAKABLE.
