Get active, help raise money for The Blue Cross and do something amazing in the Himalayas. The Blue Cross is looking for people who like a challenge.

 The pet charity is organising a sponsored trek in the Indian Himalayas and is encouraging animal lovers to sign up to take part to help raise money for the animals in its care.

Hike the Himalayas is set to take place from 21st – 31st October 2010, when a group of 30 people will set off on a five day challenging trek in the Himalayas. The event will take in a stay in Dharamsala, residence of the exhiled Buddhist spiritualist leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama, remote villages, Buddhist monateries, the Taj Mahal and unforgettable scenery.

Heather Collin, Blue Cross fundraising officer, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who thrives on a challenge and would like to trek through the spectacular Himalayas, knowing that by doing so, you are also helping thousands of sick, injured and homeless animals cared for by the Blue Cross every year.”

For more information visit www.bluecross.org.uk or contact Emma on 01303 862 996 for a registration pack.

The Blue Cross receives no government funding and is funded entirely through donations, legacies and other voluntary support.

Notes on the Blue Cross Himalaya Challenge:
The registration fee for the Himalayan trek is £299 and the minimum sponsorship is £2,999
The Blue Cross is Britain’s pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through its network of animal adoption centres it rehomes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vet’s fees. For more information, visit www.bluecross.org.uk