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June 21st 3 Peaks Challenge
6 months ago I had what seemed like a bright idea at the time, namely attempting the 3 Peaks challenge (climbing Ben Nevis the highest mountain in Scotland, Scafell Pike the highest mountain in England and Snowdon the highest mountain in Wales, all within 24 hours) in aid of Cancer Research UK. The concept quickly gathered momentum with friends and colleagues so that at 5pm on the 20th June I found myself, along with nine daring others, at the foot of Ben Nevis preparing to start the clock and conquer the first of the mountains. Twenty three hours and fourteen minutes of exhaustion and exhilaration later, we found ourselves standing at the bottom of Snowdon with all three mountains under our collective belt.
The group was comprised of :
- Myself, Gil Riley, busy horse Vet, husband to Emma and proud father to two year old Olivia who kept me fit for the task by having me chase round after her!
- Michael Colgan, busy mixed practice Vet in Ashbourne who is a keen jogger and fellrunner and connoisseur of local Indian restaurants!
- Sian Bennett,  a riding instructor in Derbyshire who proved working with horses keeps you very fit!
- Johnny Guy, Vet from Northern Ireland, currently working in the Emerald Isle and who flew in especially for the challenge
- Ellie Rogers, a medical drug rep and horse owner and veteran Derby 10K runner! Responsible with Sian for keeping the boys in order
-  Dave Benham from Tamworth, a landscape gardener and the grandfather of the group!
- Peter Cartlidge, a furniture manufacturer who had plenty of climbing experience and wore the wackiest trousers!
-Darren Cook, a welder from Cannock, responsible for planning the routes taken
- Peter Bentley, Darren’s climbing buddy who never went anywhere without his two poles!
-Sam “Turbo” Whitehouse whose chief complaint was that the mountains weren’t tough enough!
-Three drivers, Dom Hughes, Richard Tamplin (a.k.a. Max and Paddy!) and Andy (long-suffering friend of Darren Cook‘s!)
-Not forgetting Emma (Gil’s wife), Nicki Featherstone and Richard Fish who organized much of the challenge and assisted in raising sponsorship.
-A big “Thank you” also to Lynne Morgan for providing the minibus transport free of charge.
A confirmed total of £5,500 has been raised to date with a predicted sum of £1500 more to come in.

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Many thanks for your support.

well done Michael and the rest of your team! Would have loved to have been there! Donation by matt smith 03/07/08  

£50.00

Well Done guys! Donation by Rich Wilkes & Monika Wlosowska 30/06/08  

£7.50 + £2.12 Gift Aid

Hope it went well! Donation by kath 24/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

switch off your mobile! Donation by all at tullyhubbert 21/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck, Terry Neill is keeping me posted on your progress Donation by Sharon Conway 21/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Elly, you are clearly completely mad to even attempt this, but good luck and try not to fall off any mountains. Donation by James Matthews 20/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Elly and all the crew! Aint no mountain high enough!! Donation by Kirky Biggs 18/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck you brave people Donation by Jackie Thomas & family 18/06/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

You try sitting through High School Musical for 2 Hours. That's tougher.. Donation by "Ted" 18/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Lee did it last year, 23 hours 35 mins. Best of luck Gil, take care.x Donation by Amanda Pinchbeck and Lee Cartwright 17/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the very best Donation by Andrew Wallace 14/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it gang. Sorry I cant be there but I will certainly be celebrating when you do it. Donation by Paul Pollard 13/06/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Gil -no pain no gain!! Couldn't be for a better cause. Donation by Anne and Tony Fillingham 12/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck to all! Donation by Fiona Galbraith 11/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the fresh air. Good Luck x Donation by Debi Martin-Rerrie 10/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

hope all goes ok - best wishes lou Donation by Louise Allum 09/06/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Elly and friends - you're all clearly as bonkers as each other!! Donation by Tanya Lewis 06/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope it goes well for you all. Donation by Madeleine Banks 03/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mr C - don't forget to take your gaiters & for the rest of the team - don't let Michael take his boots off in the bus! Donation by Jules Owens & Andy Morris 30/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Pete and gang Donation by Matt Hood & Hannah Cumberlidge 28/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck to you all. would have loved to have joined you, but giving birth takes priority this year! Donation by Vic, Rich and Belles Massie 28/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck All. Would have loved to have joined you but a beach in Majorca is where I'm going! Donation by Liz Knott 27/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best! Donation by Audrey, Dan, Michael and Victoria 26/05/08  

£25.00

Good luck Michael Donation by Ric Stewart 21/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Gil from your Welsh chums. Donation by Gethin & Eleri Gibbin 15/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck Gil thanks from Millie I'm feeling much better! Donation by Anne Stuart 14/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck from the members of the Employee Forum Donation by ThyssenKrupp Tallent Limited 13/05/08  

£150.00

For Michael and friends. Cripes - a 5km jaunt and I'm aching!! Best of luck. Jo Donation by Joanne Bland 11/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a challenge for a very good cause, Good Luck!! Donation by IAN BLAND 11/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck to you all. Donation by Becci 09/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £3,432.50
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