Published: Thursday, 31st January, 2008 12:30
No Gain Without Pain for Alistair!
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Alistair Conn (22) from Saltcoats, decided that he would do whatever necessary to raise money to go to Costa Rica and Nicaragua on a charity expedition.
He will join Raleight International members on July 2 for 11 working weeks on environmental and community projects in both countries - but first he has to raise £2300 to fund the trip.
Part of the cash will come from a quiz night at Ardrossan Masonic Hall on february 29 - when Alistair will also have his head shaved and his legs waxed after being sponsored!
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