CHAIRMAN'S GREAT WALL CHALLENGE

This time she will be taking on the Great Wall of China in a 65 kilometre walk along this historic fortification of China's Middle Kingdom.

"The Inca Trail involved walking at high altitudes. Now I've got climbing up and climbing down to contend with," said Councillor Mrs Kennedy.

"The Great Wall involves ascending and descending thousands of steps that have been built into the wall. It will take a great deal of physical toughness."

Last year, Councillor Kennedy raised 6,500 for the Sussex Air Ambulance Appeal through tackling the Inca Trail which leads to the lost city of Machu Picchu over 4000 metres up in the Andes.

With the Sussex Air Ambulance Appeal just half way towards the 250,000 target necessary to order dedicated air ambulance for the county, Councillor Kennedy is hoping to raise even more money this year.

"It is good that the Kent air ambulance is now able to fly missions into Sussex, but with increasing congestion on the roads, it is very important that we have our own dedicated air ambulance so that casualties can be taken to hospital within the 'Golden Hour' for recovery," she said.

To kick off her fund raising campaign, Councillor Kennedy is holding a Do What You Like Day on Friday July 21. She is inviting everyone to take part in their favourite recreational pursuit , and not to worry about having to attend another fund raising event'¦providing they send her a donation to the Sussex Air Ambulance Appeal!

"Anyone who has been ill or injured in an accident will appreciate the importance of getting to hospital quickly. So please help make sure that the 1.25 million people of Sussex have their own Air Ambulance as soon as possible."