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Kinabalu Challenge 2009

In a previous post from almost a year ago, I focussed on the opportunities that are available to you as graduates within Capgemini.  Based on recent activities, I think it only fair that I revisit the subject.

Back in June 2008 I took part in the BTC Challenge, a Dragons' Den style competition where we pitched an idea to revolutionise the way we stream video to portable devices.  On the back of this, our team was given the opportunity to pitch this idea to the COO of a major UK Broadcaster, highlighting at the time just how many opportunities are available and how much faith the company has in its graduate community.

This year, senior management have agreed to fund one team of four graduates from the BTC to enter the Kinabalu Challenge 2009, a gruelling eight day race to the 4,100m summit of Mt. Kinabalu in Borneo.  As part of the challenge we have been tasked with raising £10,000 for the Prince's Trust and Raleigh, two charities focussed on inspiring young people with the self-belief and confidence they need to get involved with their communities, turn their lives around, and help to build a society where people work together and social mobility is real!

It's safe to say that the next four months will be extremely busy in the quest to reach £10,000, and we've already got a lot planned to help us achieve this goal. Take a look at our website detailing past and future events, monitoring our fundraising progress and keeping you updated on sponsorship, our training programmes and everything in between - http://www.borneoforthis.com/

If what I have written has inspired you to do something great for disadvantaged youths, get on to the Raleigh website, watch the video, sign up, and remember; it really does change people’s lives!

£1,633 and counting - sure do have a long way to go…