THIS October a team of chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality industry experts from across the north of England will embark on a tough trek through the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia (pictured above), in a bid to raise over £100,000 for Action Against Hunger's lifesaving programmes around the world. The team will cover 80km of rocky trails and steep escarpments over four days, at altitudes of up to 4,400m.
The team includes long term chef supporters such as Frances Atkins (Yorke Arms), Northcote exec head chef Lisa Allen and Andrew Nutter (Nutter's) who have all previously been involved with Action Against Hunger fundraisers, plus fellow chefs Simon Rimmer and Mary Ellen McTague along with Jobe Ferguson and Ross Mackenzie of Black Dog Ballroom, Fazenda’s Tomas Maunier and PR Daisy Whitehouse.
Critics are represented by Ruth Allan (Manchester Wire) who has supported Action Against Hunger for several years, cooking in our annual Manchester event Too Many Critics. But this will be the first time that she has taken on a physical challenge to raise funds.
Ruth, pictured above plying her trade, says: ”I grew up in Africa during the war in Somalia, and later, in Uganda, and saw first-hand the effects that conflict and hunger can have on populations.
“Living in Manchester today, with my twin toddlers and a teenager, I never forget how lucky I am to live in the UK and have access to food, medicine, clean water and opportunities for employment. So when I got asked to take part in this challenge, I felt that I could not say no.
“It's a way of giving a tiny something back to the continent that gave me an incredible childhood and made me realise how you can never take living in peace with enough to eat and drink for granted. I can't think of a more important cause to support."
You can support Ruth, Liam and the team in their fundraising efforts today by visiting the team fundraising page and making a donation towards their target. Every donation is hugely appreciated and will help to provide healthier futures for malnourished children and their families around the world.
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending child hunger. Recognised as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, it runs life-saving programmes in over 47 countries helping over 13.6 million people each year.