Appeal for teams to take part in

‘It’s A Knockout’ charity fund raising event

The Walking With Giants Foundation has been invited to take part in an annual 'It's a Knock Out' fund raising event to raise money for it's cause.

The event is organised by Liverpool Charity Voluntary Services and is open to the general public to raise money for their favourite cause.

The Walking With Giants Foundation would like to try and get as many teams entered (well at least 10 teams) to turn it into a mini competition.

Why?

The teams raising money for the WWGF will have the chance to win the Annual Walking With Giants Champions Shield. This will be given to team who finishes with the most points!

To kick start the competition - 10 points will be given to the team who raises the most money. 9 points to the next team and then 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 points will be given to the remaining teams.

The winning team will be expected to return the following year to defend their title of being the 'WWGF It's A Knock Out Champions'.

In addition to above, the team's raising money for the WWGF will have their own set of unique supporters cheering them on as the event is being held at the same time as our Annual Walking With Giants Convention.

Between 21st and 25th August families from around the UK, Canada and possibly America will be coming to Liverpool to send a week together.

We will all be in attendance on the day to cheers on our supporters. It will be great day for all our families to watch supporters make a show of themselves, but at the same time be so proud to know that these people are doing it for them.

It will also give you the chance to meet the children and their families and see at first hand who you are helping.

On the day there will be fair rides, food, raffles and a bar so why not ask your friends and families and turn it into a day out for everyone!

If you anyone is interested in getting a team together please get in touch by send an email to:

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Sue will then send out the relevant paperwork.

For people who do not know what's involved in 'It's a Knock Out' then have a look at the following video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9rii4gY8_A

Event Details:

The event organiser (LCVS) will issue places on a first come, first served basis.

The cost for a team to enter is £250 (£25 per team member).

This fee must be paid for in full at time of submitting your entry form to LCVS.

Teams will not be confirmed by LCVS until full payment is received.

The Fee is non refundable.

Every team taking part should commit to raise at least £500 (Suggested £50 per person).

How your money will be used:

Next year we are looking to take UK families to America to meet experts and others international families affected by Primordial Dwarfism during the Little People of America Annual Covnetion. The convention is being held in California Disney Resort. This is a once in a lifetime trip for the UK families. So money raised during this event will go towards this trip and also towards our own convention and other charity objectives.

Once again if you are interested in putting a team in to the event please contact us sooner then later!

Also we would love to get as many people along to cheer on the teams who enter on behalf of the WWGF. This support will make it a day to remember and feel free to come and meet us in person!

John Connerty
WWGF Charity Secretary