MANY readers know me from my football commentating career. Today I want to challenge readers in York, and North and East Yorkshire to take on Trek Kilimanjaro for The Children's Society.

Trekking, like football, takes passion and total commitment, and the spoils are just as great - a sense of achievement and exhilaration that's priceless.

Africa's highest peak, Kilimanjaro, is beautiful. At 5,895 metres, you'll travel through five climatic changes to reach the peak.

Nowhere else in the world can you pass through such breathtaking scenery.

You can be a part of this fantastic trek, from June 30 to July 10, and money raised can help give children back their childhoods.

It's the challenge of a lifetime, but one you'll never forget.

To take part you'll need a good level of fitness and a commitment to raise £3,000 in sponsorship.

The charity will help you every step of the way, with advice on raising the money, and a fitness programme to get you into shape.

For more information, phone The Children's Society on 0845 300 1128 or visit www.thechildrenssociety.org.uk.

I wish you the best of luck.

Gabby Logan, on behalf of the Children's Society, Edward Rudolf House, Margery Street, London.