Fighting Male Cancer the Hard Way....      By Climbing Mountains!

As many of you may know I was recently diagnosed with a rare male cancer.  I received treatment for this and thankfully I am now in the clear.  The whole experience got me thinking about what I could do make sure other people didn't have to go through the same experience.  With your help I want to try and raise a sizeable sum for Orchid. 

Orchid are a male cancer charity based at St Barts Hospital in London.  As one of the lesser known cancer charities I think this is a great opportunity to support them, or at least raise their profile.

To this end I will be completing the '3 Peak Challenge' 

On July 9th 2010 I will be travelling around the UK attempting to climb up 3 of Britain's tallest mountains - Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon... In 24 hours!  Walking over 40km involving 2,984m of ascent and descent. Although an ordeal, you can see from my photo I am more than prepared.

However this is made extra hard for me because:

1. I am still sore from my operation to remove the cancer

2. I have only just recovered from breaking my leg and have a permanent titanium pin in my left tibia.

3. You normally train for 6 months before hand.  

But rest assured I will succeed. Nothing will stop me. 

So please donate however much you can, so I can reach my target and show cancer who the real boss is. All of us.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO  PASS THIS LINK AROUND YOUR OFFICE/FAMILY

Details of the scheme: http://www.orchid-cancer.org.uk/385/Orchid-Three-Peaks-Challenge