7 Wonders in 7 Days - A Round-The-World Charity Fundraising Adventure

This is Chi-chi Ekweozor's short video pitch for the documentary commissioners at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2009.

7 Wonders in 7 Days is a round-the-world charity fundraising trip taking place in October 2010,

Chi-chi plans to raise £777,000 for 7 charities by visiting the 7 new wonders of the world in 7 days.

The charities are: Alzheimer's Research Trust, Diabetes UK, Open Doors, Young Minds, British Red Cross, Sport Relief 2010, Feed The Minds.

The 7 Wonders are: Chichen Itza, Mexico, Christ the Redeemer, Brazil, Colosseum, Rome, Italy, Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Peru, Petra, Jordan, Taj Mahal, Agra, India.

The trip was inspired by her grandmother's funeral earlier in the year. She died aged 83 from complications arising from Alzheimers' Disease.

About Sheffield Doc/Fest:
Sheffield Doc/Fest brings the international documentary family together to celebrate the art and business of documentary making for five intense days in November.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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