Lincoln’s Member of Parliament, Karl McCartney, is in preparation for a major challenge to raise both the profile and monies for five local, Lincoln-based, charities. Karl will walk the boundary of the Lincoln Constituency he represents in Westminster – a distance of around thirty-five miles – with fellow volunteers and sponsored fundraisers walking for the five good causes.
Karl explains why he wants to Beat the Bounds: “This unique opportunity has presented itself this year because of the temporary closure of the RAF Waddington runway that is being resurfaced. The boundary of my Lincoln Constituency cuts across the base’s runway in two places. I am very grateful to the Station Commander, Group Captain Barrow, who is supporting our efforts and allowing us access cross the runway during a period of temporary closure.
“I think that this sort of challenge is a great way to raise the profile of the charities and the good causes and work that they do, and hopefully people will want to support us and make a donation.”
"It is not any easy task, but with a group of walkers we should encourage each other throughout the day to set a fair pace and celebrate together at the completion of our undertaking with a few pints. Hopefully there will also be other charities in future years who will be up for a similar challenge!"
The Beating the Bounds Lincoln Constituency Charity Walk involves, and will support, five charities/good causes:
- St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice
- Cooke/Connell – The Lincoln Tank Memorial
- Motor Neurone Disease Association
- One Me
- YMCA Lincoln
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For further information, please contact Karl McCartney MP at [email protected] / 020 7219 7221.