CHARITY fundraiser extraordinaire Rachel Clark is once again mobilising the community to join her in a world record attempt on Sunday 5th September, in aid of cancer counselling charity We Hear You (WHY).
This year’s world record attempt is a re-run of the 2019 skittles world record challenge, aiming for the highest ever number of participants in an eight-hour game of skittles. The event will run from 9am to 5pm on Sunday 5th September outside Frome Library, during the Frome Independent market.
Rachel says, “The world record is coming home! I chose this one because although it’s tough in terms of timings and numbers, it’s an activity that almost everyone can get involved with, so we have the opportunity to really pull together as a community and smash our second world record, just like we did in 2018 with the world record 24hr row!
“All you have to do is throw three balls and hit at least one skittle to be counted – this is a challenge of mass participation, not skill. The pandemic isn’t over yet, so we’ll be asking you to give each other space and you must pre-register for a half hour slot to take part. Use the link below or scan the QR code on the posters you’ll see around town.”
WHY’s fundraising and communications manager, Gemma Wilkes says, “Thanks once again to the amazing Rachel Clark and the (now pretty huge) Team Clark for supporting WHY to the tune of more than £60,000 since 2011.
“We’re so excited to be back to smash a world record with you again!
“For obvious reasons, as a charity that supports people who may be particularly vulnerable, we’ll be following developments in official guidance closely, wearing masks and asking people to keep their distance whatever happens.
“Thanks in advance for your understanding and for clearing the area after you’ve taken part, so things don’t get too crowded. If you’d like to be involved but don’t want to play, we’ll also need stewards, sticker uppers and general volunteers (Guinness rules mean you can’t play if you volunteer), so get in touch with our volunteer coordinator Lottie at lottie.ardeshir@wehearyou.org.uk to donate your time.
“Thank you to the Frome Independent, Site Eye time lapse films and Frome Town Council for their support.”
To pre-register for the skittles world record, please visit: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/WorldRecordSkittles.
To refer yourself for WHY’s free specialist counselling service for people affected by cancer or a life threatening condition, please call 01373 455255 or email info@wehearyou.org.uk.
