Olympian Beth Tweddle and her Dancing on Ice partner Dan Whiston are urging people to follow their lead by taking part in an adrenaline-fuelled challenge for Claire House Children’s Hospice
The dancing pair, who won the latest series of the ITV show, took part in the ZipWire Challenge at Zipworld in Snowdonia, zooming over a working quarry for over a mile, reaching speeds of 100mph.
The activity is part of Claire House’s Adrenaline Autumn – a series of thrilling events including a 10,000ft skydive and an abseil in the Loggerheads Country Park to raise money for the hospice.
Beth, who retired from professional gymnastics last month, was inspired to complete the challenge after visiting Claire House this summer and meeting several of the children and young people receiving care.
Beth said; “I loved every minute of it! It’s a brilliant challenge to do with a group of friends and it is also for a fantastic charity.”
“I visited Claire House over the summer and it was such an inspirational place; I loved spending time there.”
Clair Bedford, from Claire House Children’s Hospice, said: “Adrenaline Autumn has proved to be extremely popular and we are delighted that both Beth and Dan could take part in our zipwire challenge and raise awareness for Claire House.
“ I even had a go at the zipwire myself and if I can do it, anyone can. I loved it!”
Claire House offers respite and care to children and young people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions across Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales.
For more information on Claire House’s Adrenaline Autumn, visit www.claire-house.org.uk or call 0151 343 0883.
