BRMA Director Treks for Charity

The Director of British Rubber Manufacturers’ Association, John Dorken, will be undertaking a sponsored trek in support of the children of Chechnya in August.

John is the Treasurer and Secretary of Medical Aid and Relief for the Children of Chechnya (MARCCH). MARCCH is a registered charity set up in 2001 to help the young victims of the long running conflict in Chechnya. Money is needed to meet the refurbishment and running costs of the orphanage as well as expanding activities into medical assistance.

In 2002 John and his daughter, Marina undertook a similar trek in the Himalayas, walking above the Tibetan monasteries in Sikkim to the base of the world’s third highest mountain, Kanchenjunga, and for their efforts received close to £9000. This year John will be warming up on the most famous trek in the Andes – the Inca trail – and then embarking on further trek around the highest mountain in South East Peru – Ausangate – described as ‘high, tough and cold’, taking him up to 5165 metres (nearly 17000 feet). Last time it was pretty challenging and this time will be no easier – and he will be three years further from the prime of youth!

For details of how to contribute go to the website www.marcch.org or telephone: 020 8883 8899.