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Cancer survivor has his sights set high - 67m high!!!

29th April 2003

Martin Alderton, father of three, has set himself a huge challenge. On Saturday 31st May, he will be abseiling a staggering 67m (220ft) down the Ecotricity wind turbine in Swaffham, to help raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

Martin, 42, who works as an Engineer in Hingham, has been successfully treated for cancer at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital, following his diagnosis in 1991 with non-hodgkins lymphoma.

"Since being given the all clear for cancer, I have wanted to give something back to cancer research. As soon as I heard about the abseil, I jumped at the chance to take part." says Martin.

Helen Wood, Events Organiser from Cancer Research UK, says "This is such an exciting event that gives people the opportunity to do something different and a little daring. There are still places available for the abseil and we're urging people to take Martin's lead and join us and help to raise money for such a vital cause."

For further information on how to take part in the 67m Abseil Challenge, please call the local fundraising office on 01284 766311 or email helen.wood@cancer.org.uk

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Notes to Editors -

Martin Alderton and family will be available for interview following the photocall.

For further information please contact:

Cancer Research UK
Helen Wood, Events Fundraiser, Cancer Research UK, 93/95 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3AA

Tel No. 01284 766311
Fax No. 01284 724976
Mobile. 07788 566376
Email: helen.wood@cancer.org.uk

Ecotricity
The Ecotricity wind turbine at Swaffham was installed at the Ecotech Centre in Swaffham, Norfolk in October 1999 and produces enough electricity for around 3,000 people or over a third of the population of Swaffham. The Ecotech Centre is an environmental education centre and the 'Ecotricity Turbine' includes a viewing platform, which has already been visited by over 50,000 people. The unique public viewing platform, designed by Foster & Partners, is situated just below the hub and can be reached by climbing a 300-step spiral staircase inside the tower.
Ecotricity will be commencing the build of its second wind turbine at Swaffham next month which will be the tallest in the UK at 85 metres high.

Nicola McDowall on 01453 769326; email: nicola.mcdowall@ecotricity.co.uk or
Clare Summers on 01453 769303; email: clare.summers@ecotricity.co.uk