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Below you will find the latest news about the Caledonian Challenge. For further information please contact (Please note that these numbers below are for press enquiries only and not for general use) :

Press contact: Sue McKichan, The State Street Caledonian Challenge
Tel: 0131 524 0331
Mobile: 07802 685454
Fax: 0131 524 0329
Email: [email protected]

It's The State Street Caledonian Challenge 2005!

1,400 walkers, 54 miles, 24 hours and £1 million for charity

The State Street Caledonian Challenge 2005 kicked off this morning as more than 1,400 walkers headed off on their 54 mile trek from the Glen Nevis Forestry Track, Fort William today (Saturday 18th June).

The walkers� endeavours support the work of the Scottish Community Foundation, which makes grants to local charities and community groups right across Scotland.

more...   June 19, 2005, 8:01 am

PRESS RELEASE: State Street continues support

State Street Corporation (NYSE:SST), the world�s leading provider of services to institutional investors, today announced its sponsorship of The State Street Caledonian Challenge, a 54-mile endurance walk through the Scottish Highlands on June 18-19.

State Street has supported the event for six consecutive years and is currently serving as lead sponsor for the fifth year.

more...   June 19, 2005, 7:52 am

Media Toolkit Now Available!

Walkers can boost their fundraising efforts by using The State Street Caledonian Challenge media toolkit.

more...   June 7, 2005, 1:11 pm

PRESS RELEASE: 10 things you didn't know about the Challenge

1. The State Street Caledonian Challenge is Scotland�s largest corporate gathering: 70% of all entries are from the financial, property, accountancy, media, recruitment and legal sectors.

2. The Challenge�s unsung heroes include 250 volunteers, including people from the Army, Royal Naval Reserve and Scout Association, as well as beneficiaries of Scottish Community Foundation funds. Around 350 support teams also play a vital role providing food, blister treatment and tender loving care to exhausted walkers.

more...   May 17, 2005, 1:46 pm

PRESS RELEASE: New Route, New Look for Extra Challenge

This year, The Extra Challenge will offer participants a steeper challenge literally, as it moves to become part of the main event, The State Street Caledonian Challenge.

The Extra Challenge is aimed at people with medical conditions or disabilities that mean they are unable to take part in the full event, but are looking to take part in a challenge. There are still places available, further information and registration forms are available at www.caledonianchallenge.com/extra

more...   May 17, 2005, 1:40 pm

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