Press Information - 3rd April 2020 

 CAMP OUT FOR THE NURSES - SUPPORT THEM SUPPORTING US

SATURDAY 11^thAPRIL

Pitch up in your garden and donate - an initiative by Kelty 

Inspired by his 16^th year old daughter Scarlett, who wanted to do something for the nurses in these difficult times, Damon Street, European General Manager of Exxel Outdoor, brand owner of camping brand Kelty has launched an initiative for the nation to Camp out in their back gardens to raise funds for the nurses. See the introduction from Scarlett HERE 

On Saturday 11^th April, grab your tent, sleeping bag and mat from your garage and pitch it up in your back garden with your family, whilst donating to help our nurses and wake up on Easter Sunday all refreshed!
 

1. Grab the tent from the garage
2. Set up Camp in the Garden
3. Decorate it with lights, flags, whatever you have
4. Post a Picture to Instagram and tag @keltyBuiltEurope and @keltybuilt and use the hashtag #nightoutforthenurses
5. Listen to your favourite bands and have a mini festival of your own!
6. When it gets late, settle in with a hot chocolate and a midnight feast
7. Have a great time and DONATE to say thanks to the Nurses who are keeping our families safe

You can donate your pocket money or Easter Egg money, and all donations will go to NHS Charities Together initiative to Supporting NHS staff and volunteers caring for Covid-19 patients.  Together, let's show our respect and gratitude as they work tirelessly in the face of the virus.

 Damon Street, European General Manager of Exxel Outdoors said: ‘We urge everybody to participate in this initiative that will raise vital funds for nurses in these extraordinary tough times. As an outdoor person and involved in the camping market we wanted to do it in a fun way that would get families together and take us back to having fun times in the great outdoors. Thank you in advance to all that participate and donate from Scarlett, myself and the Kelty family'

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For more information on MCS visitwww.mcspr.co.ukor contact Priya Mistry Keall or Marta Williams at MCS PR E:priya@mcspr.co.uk marta@mcspr.co.ukT: 0161 437 4634.

Note for editors -

Damon Street is available for comment/interviews - please contact either Priya or Marta above.

You can find the introductory video from Scarlett Street here -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZn0Si7tvbY

JustGiving page -https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/nightoutforthenurses?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=nightoutforthenurses&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=2474a7d0acb94143a6f8c2bc1e17e8b1

 Notes to editors:

 About Kelty - ‘Playing hard since 1952: Kelty Pack was born out of a genuine love for the outdoors. For Dick Kelty getting outside was a physical need - and as a result, every single thing he made was handcrafted to make the backcountry feel as accessible and comfortable as his own backyard. As the originator of the modern external frame pack, Kelty has always been dedicated to connecting all kinds of folks with the wonders of the wilderness and encouraging play in its most natural form'