Richard banks on trek funds (From Echo)

Richard banks on trek funds

11:00am Thursday 26th November 2009

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AN ADVENTUROUS bank worker is swapping his briefcase for a backpack, to trek along the Great Wall of China.

Richard Hewlett, 23, of High Street, Wickford, is taking on the seven-day challenge in his bid to raise £3,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

To get in shape, the former Westcliff High School pupil will be starting a grueling training programme along Southend’s not quite so historic, sea wall.

Richard will fly to China in April and then travel to the Yanshan mountains for a week of back-breaking hiking.

He said: “Cancer will touch all of our lives at some point. The range of services Macmillan Cancer Support provides, and how they support people, is awe-inspiring.

“Compared to what everyone at the charity does, I’m just doing my small bit.”

To sponsor Richard, visit www.justgiving.com/richardhewlett

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