Chemmy to Conquer Kili for Right To Play

Julia Mancuso and Chemmy Alcott

 

Chemmy Alcott, the UK’s premier female skier and one of our most recent Athlete Ambassador recruits has joined forces with fellow World Cup skier, Julia Mancuso, to climb the highest free standing mountain in the world, Mt. Kilimanjaro, in June this year.

In a bid to raise £15,000 for Right To Play, Chemmy and Julia have challenged themselves to trade their winter warmers for khaki pants and take on the monstrous challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. They will spend 4 long days trekking upwards through rainforest and scrubland before attempting the last, steep dawn climb to reach the summit in time for sunrise.

Chemmy and Julia are both passionate about Right To Play’s mission to use specially-designed sport and play programmes to improve health, build life skills, and foster peace for children and communities affected by war, poverty, disease. They will actually witness Right To Play’s programmes in action when they visit one of our community projects in Tanzania. Chemmy said, “This will serve as fantastic motivation for Julia and I to push all the way to the summit. We can’t wait.”

To sponsor our intrepid challengers and for the chance to win some skiing memorabilia, signed by Chemmy and Julia, visit their fundraising page at www.justgiving.com/chemmyalcott. For your chance to climb Kili or take part in other exciting challenges for Right To Play click here.

Right To Play UK is named Official Partner of Royal Parks Half Marathon

 

We are delighted to announce that Right To Play UK will be one of 5 official charity partners for a brand new 13 mile race around the glorious parks of London.

The event which will take place on October 12th is being organised by the Royal Parks Foundation. The route winds through Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park and along the River Thames amongst avenues of beautiful autumnal trees, taking in superb views of Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Marble Arch, the London Eye and the Royal Albert Hall. For more information about the event visit the website at www.royalparkshalf.com

As an official charity, Right To Play UK has 75 places to offer anyone who would like to fundraise for us. To register your interest in running for Right To Play send an email with your name, address and contact telephone number to info_uk@righttoplay.com. For information regarding our other running events this year click here.

Liz Yelling claims National Cross-country Championship for 4th time

 

Everyone at Right To Play would like to congratulate our athlete ambassador, Liz Yelling, for once again winning the National Cross-country Championships.

This is Liz’s 4th success in what is one of her favourite races of the season. “This is a massive event for me. There is always a great atmosphere because everyone from the U13s to the professionals all compete on the same course on the same day.” Liz once again broke the course record, a feat she repeated at the Reading marathon recently too.

This has been great preparation for the London Marathon in April which will also serve as the Olympic trials. Naturally Liz is aiming to be in the team for Beijing, “Everything is going to plan so far and I hope to be the first Brit across the line in London.” Everyone here at Right To Play would like to wish Liz all the best in her bid to reach the Olympics. Good Luck!

Challenge yourself... and champion every child's Right To Play

Last year's team

Do you want to support Right To Play and have a great experience at the same time? Then why not take part in one of sponsored runs and challenges:

If you would like to take part in one of our events to raise money for Right To Play please visit our running and challenge pages or send an email to info_uk@righttoplay.com  for more details.  As a Right To Play runner, you will get a support pack with fundraising ideas, training tips and also detailed information on Right To Play Projects to help you raise awareness and obtain even more sponsorship for this worthwhile cause.  We will also provide you with a personalised running vest and access to an online sponsorship facility. To read about last year's triathlon from one of our athletes click here.

Right To Play UK Ambassador James McIlroy wins UK Championships

James McIlroy in Action

James McIlroy, who joined Right To Play as an Athlete Ambassador in 2007, won a closely fought race to win the UK Indoor Championships over 1500m in Sheffield on February 9th.

The event also served as the trials for the forthcoming World Indoor Championships in Valencia in March. James, who recently visited a Right To Play project in Liberia (see below), was delighted with the result and said afterwards, "Everything is going according to plan. The 1500m is an unfamiliar distance for me but I am looking forward greatly to competing against the best in the world in Valencia."

He hopes to get close to the British record when he races in Birmingham and Ghent over the coming weeks.

Diary from James McIlroy and Mo Farah

Mo Farah, Right To Play Ambassador

James McIlroy

Mo and I to flew to Liberia via Brussels where we met Pamela Rice and Martin Barnard (from Right To Play’s office in Toronto) at the departures gate. We were introduced to two other Right To Play ambassador’s Whitney Ping (table-tennis) and Adam van Koeverden (canoeing) who would be joining us on the trip. On arrival in Liberia we were immediately faced by two familiar scenes (if you have ever seen Africa portrayed on TV, that is). First was the oven-hot blast of air as we left the plane and second was the chaotic, disorganised scene at the tiny airport. Fortunately this is where the clichés stopped.

Right To Play Ski Website

Laurence Rochat,

Right To Play Ambassador

If skiing is your thing and you want to help support Right To Play then why not visit our very own Right To Play ski website?

The specially designed site is an exciting way for ski lovers to find out more about their favourite athletes, get great tickets to ski events and speical opportunities to get your hands on the latest gear, all while supporting a great cause - Right To Play!

Right To Play Appoints Leading Sports PR Agency

Press Release

Right To Play is very pleased to announce the appointment of Pitch PR to undertake a major consumer and corporate PR campaign to support our work in the UK.

Pitch has been appointed to signficantly increase awareness of Right To Play UK and to help reach our fundraising targets in 2008.

Hendrik de Villiers pledges support to Right To Play

Hendrik de Villiers

South African triathlete, Hendrik de Villiers, has today 13th September pledged his support to the charity Right To Play by becoming an athlete ambassador.

The winner of London Tri 2006, who will compete this weekend in the World Cup series in Beijing, has joined forces with Right To Play as they strive to help build life skills and improve health among children in disadvantaged areas around the world.

Dan Leo becomes Right To Play Ambassador

Dan Leo

Global charity Right To Play is pleased to announce today (7/09/2007) that London Wasps and Samoan international rugby player, Daniel Leo has joined as an athlete ambassador.

On the field, Leo, in his two seasons with London Wasps, has made a huge impact, helping the team become European Champions as well as domestic trophy winners.

Off the field he is hoping to make an impact with Right To Play.

Mo Farah becomes Right To Play Ambassador

Mo Farah

Global charity Right To Play is pleased to announce that top British middle-distance athlete, Mo Farah has joined them as an ambassador.

At just 24 years old, Mo Farah is already the best British male middle-distance runner for nearly two decades.