AMP employees and members of the public will be given a unique opportunity to abseil off the iconic AMP building at Circular Quay as part of a charity event this October.
The heritage listed landmark will play host to the Abseil for Youth event on 21 and 22 October, with participants launching themselves off the building in support of the Sir David Martin Foundation. This year the building will accommodate up to 200 abseilers over two days, including 43 AMP staff from across Australia.
Participants were asked to raise a minimum of $1,500 for the privilege to descend 105 metres down the building’s eastern face. All monies raised from the event will go towards Mission Australia’s Triple Care Farm program which aims to assist young people in crisis.
The AMP Foundation is hoping to again provide a major boost to the event’s fundraising efforts, by matching the amount raised, up to a maximum of $25,000. AMP Financial Services Managing Director Craig Meller has also taken up the fundraising challenge
for a second year.
“I’m looking forward to sharing the experience with all the other participants, while also helping to raise funds and awareness for this worthy cause,” said Mr Meller.
“AMP has a long history of supporting charities that provide the community with essential facilities and services, and the Sir David Martin Foundation is a great example of such an organisation.”
The Sir David Martin Foundation supports innovative and effective youth crisis programs run by Mission Australia to tackle problems such as substance abuse, mental health issues, familybreakdowns and juvenile crime.
One such program is Triple Care Farm, which provides an environment of support and healing for young people aged 16 to 24.
Now in its second year, the abseil was expanded over two days to reflect the event’s growing popularity. AMP is hoping to top last year’s efforts and raise more than $200,000. For more information about the event visit www.sdmf.org.au/abseil