Friday, September 25, 2009

Longest massage chain-world record set by the National Young Volunteers Service

 LEEDS, England --430 people from v , the National Young Volunteers Service and music fans lined up to create the new world record for the longest massage chain .
      The World Record for the longest massage chain is part of v's Outdoor Favours campaign to show teens and young adults how fun and easy it is to do a favour for someone, no matter how big or small - including giving a person a backrub. ( enlarge photo )

   The campaign has been touring the UK's hottest festivals to help inspire the nation's 16-25 year olds to spend some time volunteering.

   v's Chief Executive Terry Ryall said, "v prides itself on creating engaging experiences for the younger generation. We've proved that doing a favour for another person can reap a positive reward; including a World Record."

 The previous Guinness world record for the Longest massage chain stood at 260 people.   


About v
  The National Young Volunteers Service aims to inspire a new generation of volunteers (aged 16-25) in England. It does this by funding voluntary organisations all over England to create inspiring, diverse opportunities and by helping to overcome barriers that stop people from taking action to improve lives, communities and the planet. v's aim is to create a culture where volunteering comes naturally and where the benefits of volunteering are understood and celebrated.

   v is an independent charity launched in May 2006 as a result of the Russell Commission report, A National Framework for Youth Action and Engagement.

   See www.vinspired.com for more information .

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Friday, September 25, 2009

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