Sunday, September 30, 2007

Romp with William - October 14th, 2007

WANT to be active, have fun and be in the race for up to $100,000 in prizes?

Thousands of Melburnians are expected to turn out for the Melbourne City Romp, which aims to raise money for research into serious disease.

The October 14 race - described as a mixture of treasure hunt, mystery puzzle and amazing race - is expected to raise about $100,000.

Teams of up to six will hunt through Melbourne's streets and icons for checkpoint "challenge cards".

Actor William McInnes (Blue Heelers, Sea Change) believes the event is a great way to explore the city while raising money and having fun.

"The Melbourne City Romp provides a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends, and you also get a whirlwind tour of all of Melbourne's highlights," he said.

"We'll be romping in October, for sure."

Yarra Trams and the State Government have launched the initiative and will donate the proceeds to the Burnet Institute.

Source: Herald Sun, 19th August 2007