Meningitis Research Foundation is in full swing of their largest ever ‘ladies only’ challenge event. GI Jane will take place on Saturday 28th February in Castlewellan Forest Park. The event will see 150 local woman competing in physical and mental challenges, all in the hope of being crowned ‘GI Jane 2009!’

The charity event, sponsored by Sunblest and hosted by the beautiful Gemma Garrett, aka Miss Great Britain (pictured) will be one not to miss! On entering ‘Meningitis Boot Camp’ the 150 females will be camouflaged up, put into full army attire and complete a military style drill by some of Northern Ireland’s finest army majors. The ladies will then be put through their paces by army recruits and proceed through six zones. Challenges will include a military style run, assault course, zip line, mental and physical challenges, shelter building, canoeing, maze quest, archery and much, much more!

Many local celebrities including Gemma have already signed up for the day and, like the others, will be completing challenges GI Jane style to help raise money for the Foundation. The day will conclude with a prize giving ceremony and after party. A £35 registration fee (includes event, army suits, food and drink) is required to take part and recruits must raise a minimum of £125 in sponsorship.  You must be 16 years old or over to take part and you can enter teams of up to six people or enter as an individual.  Spaces are limited, but if you would like to take part, please contact Emma Collins, Fundraising Officer now on 028 9032 1283 or email: emma@meningitis-ni.org.

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