July 2012
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'Push it for the peace' Obstacle Course
If anyone’s interested in joining us in a 5 mile obstacle course in Watford, give us a shout! Either email hollyworthington.team@gmail.com or tweet me @hollseey! The more the merrier!
It’s in aid of The Peace Hospice :)
http://peacehospice.co.uk/viewevent.asp?eventID=387
Olympic Torch Relay leg complete
On the 6th July in Basildon I was one of the lucky few chosen to carry the Olympic Torch.
When we arrived, I was told I’d be the one taking the flame from the lantern. Surrounded by security, I was taken to the Basildon Sporting Village stadium. As we turned the corner, there was a gigantic carpet with people kneeling, and half a stadium full of people staring and cheering at me.
I then...
Skydive complete!
Sorry for the delay in posts - much has been going on (as you will soon read!)
We completed the skydive for Hope for Children. It was the most adrenaline fuelling thing I’ve done so far.
On the rescheduled date we were told that once again because of weather, we had a 50% of being able to jump if we got there ASAP. So at 7am, we flew from our beds and began the 2 hour car drive.
Despite...
May 2012
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WE NEED YOU!
I have been hit by a large metaphorical thing of enthusiasm. It’s ok, it didn’t hurt or anything.
I NEED IDEAS!
Half marathon
London-Brighton cycle
Swimathon
Mini-triathlon
Skydive
Bungee jump
London Marathon
Cycling challenge
That’s it so far, so throw in any ideas you have and I’ll get planning!
Thanks for taking the time to read this!
Holly x
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Skydive for Hope
Today I was supposed to be doing a skydive in aid of Hope for Children, along with the rest of Team Challenge 30.
This was organised by a lovely lady named sarah. She is doing 30 different challenges for charity over the year she is 30 years old. These range from giving up chocolate, to climbing to Mount Everest base camp and trekking part of the Great Wall of China.
Check out her website:...
April 2012
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My Torchbearer Story
My name’s Holly Worthington.
I’m 19, from Watford, and was nominated as a future flame for my dedication to sport and charity.
Almost 3 years ago I began volunteering with disabled adults, and having noticed the difference it made to people’s lives, became increasingly interested in fundraising for charity.
I soon set myself a target to raise as much as possible for many...
