AN ANDOVER stalwart is pushing herself out of her comfort zone to complete 14 challenges in 14 days, including holding a snake and doing the tango non-stop for three hours.
CEO of the Girls’ Brigade Judith Davey-Cole is taking on the tasks as part of the organisation’s Fundraising Challenge 2024, in which members will raise awareness and funds for the groups.
Judith decided to take the challenge one step further and will be completing a series of missions including an ice bucket challenge, being silent for six hours, one-hour non-stop bounce on an adult bouncy castle, learning how to ride side saddle and go over jumps side saddle, and reading Shakespeare in Andover wearing Girls’ Brigade uniform for two hours non-stop.
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Judith told the Advertiser: “I am linking some of the challenges with some of the work that the Girls’ Brigade does with girls, like the head shave is linked with inner beauty. It is demonstrating that it doesn’t matter what you look like and what people see, it is what is in your heart – that is what is important.”
Judith will also be holding a snake. Speaking about the challenge, she said: “I loathe and detest snakes, so that is going to be one of the toughest for me, but this is about being courageous and putting yourself outside of your comfort zone.”
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She said she has chosen the challenges as these things make her ‘incredibly uncomfortable’.
Each challenge will be videoed to prove that it’s been successfully completed.
By taking on the tasks, Judith is raising money for the Girls’ Brigade England and Wales.
“The work of Girls’ Brigade is powerful and life-changing and helps girls develop the skills to live life to the full and create leaders of the future so that they contribute to their communities,” Judith continued.
“Girls’ Brigade do awesome work in building girls’ skills and confidence so that they’re equipped to play leading roles in their communities and contribute to society.”
To donate, go to justgiving.com/crowdfunding/judithdavey-cole.
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