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Allyson and the rest of the Trek Borneo team
at the summit of Mount Kinabalu
LOCAL lady Allyson Morrow has returned after
the journey of a lifetime with 15 other fundraisers through the
wilds of Borneo in May for Action Cancer.
The jungle challenge took place through an
area containing some of the richest flora in the world and
participants trekked all the way from sea level to the highest
point in South East Asia, the magnificent Mount Kinabalu. They
also had the opportunity to encounter some amazing sights such
as the charismatic orang-utan, beautiful river valleys,
traditional hill villages, paddy fields and pineapple and rubber
plantations.
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Allyson
Morrow presenting Events and PR Officer,
Kerry Boyd with a cheque for �9515.50 |
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"Trekking through the Rainforest and climbing
Mount Kinabulu was a wonderful experience, one I will never
forget," said Allyson. "There was a lot of blood, sweat and
tears, but also a lot of laughs. I met an amazing group of
people, who, like me were trying to raise awareness of detecting
cancer early and also raising much needed funds for Action
Cancer's lifesaving service.
"I have made some really good friends and the
support I received from Action Cancer whilst fundraising and
during the trek was great. At first I was very apprehensive
because I thought trying to raise �3,400 would be difficult but
thanks to the generosity of local people I ended up with a grand
total of �9,515.50.
"I cannot thank everyone who supported me
enough," she continued. "Obviously if I were to start naming
everyone the list would go on forever but I have to pay tribute
to my husband Stephen - without his encouragement and support I
don't think I would have had the courage to embark on such an
adventure. Stephen's contacts in the construction business were
more than generous.
"I would also like to thank my father, Ivan
Davis, who was responsible for raising quite a bit of money
through friends and business contacts in Lisburn. I also have to
thank Stephen McGuiggan of Well Fit Gym in Lurgan who came to my
rescue. Without their expert advice and training I definitely
would not have been fit enough to endure what I did. 'Also
everyone who helped me with the party night -I couldn't have
done it without them. Special mention to DJ Deke and Over and
Out who entertained us brilliantly on the evening. Thanks again
to everyone for their support and to the Lurgan Mail, Ulster
Star and Mums in Control magazine for highlighting the trek and
my fundraising efforts."
julieann.spence@jpress.co.uk
Ulster Star
06/06/2008
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