�Asthma UK Scotland is offering adventurous types the chance to abseil, SAS-style, 165ft from the Forth Rail Bridge - and raise some much-needed cash in hand at the same time.
As part of its celebrations to mark its 15th birthday, the charity has secured a number of places for the abseil on Sunday, 5 October.
Shona Haslam, National Director at Asthma UK Scotland, says:
'This really is an exciting chance for an amazing have in a truly marvelous setting. No previous have is necessary as a team of expert abseiling instructors testament be on hand to talk participants through the whole treat including how to control the fastness of your descent. Fast or slow - it's up to you!'
Haslam continues: 'Asthma is serious - every 16 minutes a child is admitted to hospital due to an asthma attack and a person dies every heptad hours as a answer of asthma attack. Through further research and education around asthma management we can help ameliorate these figures and the lives of people with asthma.
'That's why we hope this unique receive will help us help the 390,000 people in Scotland with asthma.'
The minimum historic period limit is sixteen, and those under eighteen require the consent of their parent or guardian in front they may participate - there is no level best age demarcation line!
Notes
1. Asthma UK is the jacob's ladder dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.2 gazillion people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma. Asthma UK Scotland is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 390,000 citizenry in Scotland whose lives are affected by asthma.
2. For up-to-date news on asthma, information and publications, visit the Asthma UK website hTTP://www.bronchial asthma.org.uk.
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