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Thank you for visiting my page. 22nd Oct 2009 Successfully climbed to Ahuru Peak the highest point on the Kibo - Kilimanjaro.

We started the final day at 2330 hrs, in  temperatures of 15 below zero, and wind force gusting to 30-35 knots, there will be no reprieve through out the assent, we were on the slopes of the highest mountain in Africa with nothing to shelter us from the winds.  One step at a time, the breathing became heavier with every foot of increase in Height, the heart beating like a fast timer, the tip of the fingers became numb, the tube for the hydration pack froze, and the legs became rubbery.   Why was I there?

We took up a challenge, trekking (no lines and hooks are used thus it is referred to as "trekking") to Ahuru Peak (Independence Peak) the top of Kilimanjaro, the Highest Mountain in Africa.  This involves a trek of 7-12 hours each day (The final day was 22 hours), for 6 consecutive days, reaching a height of 5895m, in minimum temperatures ranging between -18 to -26 C and minimum oxygen level half of that at sea level. 

This is in support of a  charity "The Friends of the Citizen Foundation(FTCF)UK.    FTCF works together with The Citizen Foundation (TCF), which is Pakistan’s leading non profit education charity.  In October 2009 (16 -25 Oct), accompanied by some friends and a team from the UK we plan to accomplish this feat. Please note that all your donations go directly to TCF and do not fund my travel and equipment expenses, which are borne by myself

The charity supports the building, staffing and running of primary and secondary schools in Pakistan.  TCF has;
  - built 600 purpose-built schools nationwide
  - providing formal quality education to 80,000 children from the poorest and most deprived families                       
  - regardless of ethnicity, gender, caste or religion. 

Children who otherwise be living a backstreet life now have an opportunity to change their destiny via education.
 
TCF encourages female enrolment and boasts of a 50% female ratio in almost every campus. TCF has a full Female Faculty of 4,150 members.  The funds raised from this trip will help TCF continue their good work and realise their target of educating 350000-400,000 children by 2012.  I have known of this  charity for the last several years and have personally met the people who have given hope to so many.

The KILIMANJARO is 5896 meters high, my goal is to raise GBP 10 for every meter height. A challenging target for a challenging task, nevertheless achievable with the help, love and support of family and friends. More than ever before I seek your support for this noble cause. Any donation big or small will go a long way in helping educate these children. 
Through education we can alleviate poverty, open minds and set people truly free.

So please donate generously.
 

I very much look forward to your support.

With very warm regards
Danish Sultan 

Off Line Donors:
Capt. Khan S. Sultan - (Dad)   - US 500
Dr. Wamiq Sultan                         US 2000
Ben Lee                                         GB 66
Sadia Khan                                   US 50
Muneer and Beena Ahmed        US 300
Ahmad Shazad                            US 50
Mansoor Mohiuddin                    US 50
Asadullah Khan                           US 100
South Jersey Pulmonary            US 100

Thanks again for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

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. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.  For persons based in the US please contact me directly for details of the TCF Tax deductible US Charity.

THANK YOU

Danish, What did you think whilst your hard climing to Kilimanjaro peak ? God may bless you what you dreamed of . Donation by Jung Bin 16/11/09  

£100.00

Capt.Danish, Well done for supporting for such a noble and worthy cause. Praveen / Shell. Donation by Capt.Praveen Chaudhary 09/11/09  

£25.00

Congratulations Danish, Some kids can look forward to a brighter future thanks to your efforts. Donation by Navarro 08/11/09  

£150.00

Well Done Danish Donation by Ken Reid 06/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Danish, well done, I have seen the photographic evidence. Hope you reach your target for the charity. Oliver. Donation by Oliver Pointon 06/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Read the accounts of others who have made this climb Danish and astonished at what you've accomplished. A fantastic achievement and inspiration. Donation by David Savage 06/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Qamerul Khan 05/11/09  

£50.00

A small donation for a nobel objective Donation by Karem Hammad 05/11/09  

Excellent achievement. We are proud of you. Donation by Makshud Fadra 04/11/09  

WELL DONE Danish. What a great achievement :-) Donation by Rebecca Harrison 04/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations on your achievement. Donation by David Hastings 04/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

dear danish, great effort for a noble cause....proud of you Donation by mahmood sultan 02/11/09  

£1,000.00

Congratulations! Donation by Tony Lian 01/11/09  

£50.00

Dear Danish, I congratulate you on your success. Donation by Song An Kwon 28/10/09  

£50.00

Good Work Danish!!! Donation by Asher Ehtesham 27/10/09  

£200.00

Donation by YongOk Chong 27/10/09  

£50.00

Congratulations!!! Donation by Carmen Williams 26/10/09  

£50.00

Congratulation on completing a tough task. Donation by Arshad Rashid 26/10/09  

£200.00

Congratulations on reaching the summit! Donation by Justina Phang, Sajetha & Shierlyn 26/10/09  

£50.00

All the best for your challenge from the team at Rightship. An education is a gift that cannot be taken from anyone. Donation by Sarah Leslie on behalf of Rightship Pty Ltd 25/10/09  

£2,000.00

CONGRATULATION! I AM VERY HAPPY THAT YOU HAVE RETURNED AMONG US SAFELY WITH GREAT SUCCESS AND GLORY. Donation by Md Masud Sharif 25/10/09  

£80.00

Salute the cause and the courage..... Let our future generations be brighter... Donation by Dipesh Chandra Roy 25/10/09  

£50.00

I once saw Kilimanjaro from far but never imagined I would know somebody who actually climbed it. Quite an achievement. Congrats! Donation by Nikhil Karkhanis 25/10/09  

£50.00

Dear Danish, respect your challenging mind and activity. Believe you already conquered the summit. Good luck and hope healthy all the time. C.H. PAK Donation by Chong Hui Pak 25/10/09  

£50.00

Good Luck, Safe Return, God Bless you and your team. Donation by Shaukat Ali 22/10/09  

£50.00

all the best Donation by Mathew Powell 21/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wish you a successful venture, Danish. All the best. Donation by Zubair Khan 21/10/09  

£50.00

Good Luck Danish Donation by Bob Ord 20/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Way to go Danish. All the very best Donation by Pramod Correa 20/10/09  

£50.00

have a safe return after completing noble task. Donation by haji musharaf iqbal 18/10/09  

£100.00
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