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Dear friends, Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I wanted to let you know that from 19th April – 8th May 2012 I am trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp to raise funds for the National Autistic Society. It is been a long-held ambition of mine to get as close as possible to the highest point on Earth, and as I am on garden leave, I really couldn’t put it off any longer! In a moment of madness I have signed up to a 20 day charity trek through Nepal to Everest Base Camp and a nearby peak, Kala Pattar (18,514 feet, 50% of sea-level atmospheric oxygen). It will be a great opportunity for me to push myself beyond my fitness horizons (typically limited to 18 holes of golf!). As some of you will know the National Autistic Society’s cause is particularly important to my wife Sarah and I. Our four wonderful children are a huge inspiration and motivation to us. As the going gets tougher in the final stages of the trail, I will be thinking about the physical and mental adversity our twins and many others with autism have to battle with on a daily basis. I hope I can do them proud whilst also raising significant funds for those who are less fortunate. Your donations can make a real difference to the lives of people affected by autism so please give generously for this very worthy cause. I will be funding my own costs for the trip and you can rest assured that your donations will go directly to the National Autistic Society. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. Thanks for your support! <div style="padding: 0cm 0cm 1pt; mso-element: para-border-div; border: medium medium 2.25pt none none double currentColor currentColor windowtext;"> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; padding: 0cm; border: currentColor; line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-border-bottom-alt: double windowtext 2.25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;" class="MsoNormal">Anurag (<a href="mailto:anurag.verma@btinternet.com">anurag.verma@btinternet.com</a>) <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; padding: 0cm; border: currentColor; line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-border-bottom-alt: double windowtext 2.25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;" class="MsoNormal"> </div> About the National Autistic Society Autism affects 1 in 100 adults. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. It is a spectrum condition, which means that, while all people with autism share certain difficulties, their condition will affect them in different ways. Some people with autism are able to live relatively independent lives but others may have accompanying learning disabilities and need a lifetime of specialist support. People with autism may also experience over- or under-sensitivity to sounds, touch, tastes, smells, light or colours. Asperger syndrome is a form of autism. People with Asperger syndrome are often of average or above average intelligence. They have fewer problems with speech but may still have difficulties with understanding and processing language. The National Autistic Society is the UK's leading charity for people with autism and their families. Founded in 1962, it continues to spearhead national and international initiatives and provide a strong voice for all people with autism. We provide a wide range of services to help people with autism and Asperger syndrome live their lives with as much independence as possible. It relies on the support of its members and donors to continue its vital work for people with autism. To become a member, make a donation or to find out more about our work, visit www.autism.org.uk

Anurag - Everest BC 2012

Anurag - Everest BC 2012

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