The 2010 Charity Jailbreak was held on 17th and 18th April. The event was a success, despite the flight ban caused by the recent volcanic ash cloud forcing some teams to cancel their plans. Several teams were still able to take part to help raise money for Autism Anglia, Essex Air Ambulance and Essex Wildlife Trust. Participants had up to 24 hours to get as far away from Colchester Castle as possible without spending any of their own money or using their own or friend's transport. They were literally ‘on-the-run’!

Teams were released at 10am from the castle by Colchester's mayor, Cllr Henry Spyvee and his wife Vivien. The teams competed in several categories: Furthest Overall Distance was won by Holly Smart and Rebecca Rahmani-Manesh who against the odds managed to get to Dublin by rail and sea!

Most Unusual Destination was won by Christine Goodwin and Veronique Foster, who got to the top of Mount Snowdon.

Most Unusual Mode of Transport was won by Landé Fourie and Suzanne Scott (pictured above) who managed to get on the Wheel of Sheffield as part of their Jailbreak efforts!

The 8hr Jailbreak was won by David Pickles and Joe Masterson who got to St Neots in Cambridgeshire using pedal power.

Thanks to Dream 100 and Colchester Karate Academy for donating prizes for the winners! 

We are looking for more teams with a sense of adventure and fun to take part in our next Jailbreak which is taking place on 2nd and 3rd October 2010!

Prizes will also be given for Most Sponsorship Raised and Best Fancy Dress!

Call the Fundraising team now on 01206 577678 to register your interest and start planning your escape!

Registration forms and guidelines are available here.

For information about our 2009 Jailbreak click here.

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