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On March 15th, 2012, I will embark on a 15 day trek to climb Mt. Everest Base Camp. I am doing this charity trek to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. I want to GIVE back to research that helped my brother gain a few more years in his life--ultimately giving my family and I some great MEMORIES of him.

On Christmas eve, 1997, I remember answering the phone from Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane (Australia). They asked to speak to my mum, and seconds later my family and I found out the hospital had a heart donor for my 15 year old brother Matthew. We were preparing for a big Christmas that year as it was looking like it was going to be his last due to his heart condition called Cardiomyopathy. We all stayed at the hospital on Christmas eve, and I can remember waking up on Chritsmas day to find out my brother got the best PRESENT of all, a new heart...a new LIFE. My family and I are forever grateful to everyone involved in giving Matthew the opportunity to be with us that little bit longer. To our devastation, he was diagnosed with cancer 5 years after his heart transplant surgery. Unfortunately, he was one of the 20% of heart recipients that develop at least one cancer after immunosuppressive therapy (medication). The cancer made it hard for his new heart to properly function, and sadly we lost Matthew to heart failure at the age of 20.

Heart disease is an ever increasing problem in western societies and it will likely touch you at some point in your life. Whether it's a family member, relative, or friend, unfortunately the odds are you will experience someone with heart problems at some point. By supporting me you will be enabling the vision of the British Heart Foundation to be realized. Their vision "is a world where people dont die prematurely from heart disease". They achieve this by "pioneering research, vital prevention activity and ensuring quality care and support for everyone living with heart disease". This will Help poeple WORLDWIDE and not just here in the UK.

Matthew was truly a FEARLESS person. Despite the constant adversity he experienced, he lived his life to the fullest showing no fear. He has been my inspiration to follow my dreams and be the person I want to be. I think this trek is a fitting challenge to take on as it's something he would've enjoyed doing. Although I think he would've been more likely to climb to the summit and not just base camp! But considering I've never done such a trek, I think baby steps are needed. Maybe this will give me a taste for a future summit attempt...

I hope this story has MOTIVATED you to help me raise £5,000 for the British Heart Foundation to complete my charitable trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp. Any donation from any currency will help me greatly towards achieving this.

Individual Sponsorship:

- £1 or $1....it all counts! I'm gratefuful for cents and pennies too :)

Corporate Sponsorship:

- Receive a photo of me next to Mt. Everest holding a large poster size image of your company logo, slogan, or desired message (similar to my profile photo with the British Heart Foundation poster)

- You will be buying the whole space of the poster.

- Can be used for you company website, blog, or any other types of media you desire.

- £250  

(corresond via email address below to confirm postage address and email). 

Signed Barnet FC Photo:

- Signed photo with personal message.

- The photo is of me celebrating scoring my first goal for Barnet FC vs Crewe 2010/2011 season (as seen in my photos section).

- £75

(corresond via email address below to confirm postage address and email). 

Donating through JustGiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Heart Foundation gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, JustGiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

My trek email address:

danielleacheverest@gmail.com

If you have any questions shoot me an email. Also, if you've done Corporate Sponsorship or Signed Photo, remember to email me with your postal address and email address.

♥♥♥

Daniel

p.s. Go Bees, Go Beavs!