Over 30 thrill-seekers scaled down Trafford Palazzo Tower in July to raise money for the charity.
CEO of Camp Simcha, Daniel Gillis, and 36 others abseiled down the 170 ft. Trafford Palazzo tower, raising over £15,000 for the charity.
Leading by example while attempting to conquer his extreme fear of heights, Prestwich-born Daniel, along with two Camp Simcha family members, and the charity’s Manchester Services Coordinator Goldie Benedikt, decided to take on this exhilarating sponsored challenge.
Speaking after the abseil, a very relieved Daniel said: “To be honest, until a few hours before the start, I had managed to block this out of my mind! Heights terrify me, so this really was a personal challenge, but it was one I was happy to take on for Camp Simcha. Day in, day out we see or speak with parents and their children who have to overcome and conquer real challenges. Drawing inspiration from these families was my motivation.”
Also tackling the heights of the tower were Judy and Nechemiya Fagleman, a family being supported. Judy said: “I’m honestly not quite sure how I got nominated? I thought it was just my husband but ‘somehow’ I was also signed up – much to amusement of the boys who loved watching mum and dad look totally terrified! It was totally worth it to see their faces though!”
Even Camp Simcha’s mascot, Simi the Monkey, got in on the act by cheerleading the abseilers, although he was more of a chicken than a monkey when it came to going over the top!