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My story

 
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I have just completed my trek up Mount Kenya, to raise money for The Buxton Mountain Rescue Team.  The trip took a total of five days.  We made it to the summit on 13th September 2009, on the forth day of our trek at 6.15am (local time) after a 2.00am start. 

The walk took us through alpine terrain at the base to the snowy peaks and glaciers, reaching 4985m.

I have never followed in my father’s footsteps with his head for heights, being a climber.  Instead I did quite the opposite and became a scuba diver.  So I decided to ditch the scuba gear (for a while anyway) for a pair of Brasher boots and woolly hat to raise money for the Buxton Mountain Rescue Team. 

Despite my dislike for heights growing up around north Derbyshire and being the daughter of a climber, walking in the Peaks was always a favoured weekend afternoon activity and still is.  From climbing to walking in the Peaks rescue teams like the Buxton team help should something go wrong.  Being totally dependent on donations from the public I would like to raise as much money as I can to fund some of the £30,000 per annum it takes to maintain the invaluable service they provide.

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Well done Donation by Jay Benson 03/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Debbie,love you loads Donation by glennis marsden 01/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wow what fun... So whats next Deb? 50m extreme ironing dive!!! Donation by Mark Hulland 01/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A great achievement for a very worthy cause...well done! Donation by michelle ( friend of your mum in law) 25/09/09  

£10.00

Hope you enjoyed it. From Joan and Alex Donation by Alexandra Hudson 21/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best Wishes Deb! Hope everything goes well and that you enjoy it, if that is possible? Don't look down! xx Donation by Amanda and Steve 03/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Lots of luck to you all, have a great time from the Hulme family Donation by Pete's Mum 02/09/09  

£25.00

You can do it girl!!! Just don't look down...... Good Luck xxxx Donation by Kate and Darren Hurst 28/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Debs. Thanks for all your help. Ady Donation by adrian mcvey 28/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Amanda Sutton 26/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

So that's £1 for every 500m in height. Suddenly I feel like a cheapskate. Good luck! Donation by Jack Twomey 25/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Debbie!! and bring in lots of photos when you come back!! Donation by Fran Regan 25/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Debbie. Hope you both have a great time Donation by Chris Coates 25/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Karl 21/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Debs - What a terrific challenge and cause! All the best fom us both. Margaret and Roger. Donation by Roger Keeling 18/08/09  

Cant wait to see the photos :) x Donation by Delia Stephenson 04/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hi Debs, lovely picture of you there! An amazing adventure and for a great cause - can't wait to hear all about it - Good Luck! Donation by Crystal MacLeod 03/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donated on behalf of Mark Toplass Donation by Deborah Marsden 29/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Debbie. I'm with you on the dislike of heights! I'm sure it will be an amazing place though & a great achievement. Donation by Lisa Forshaw 29/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Deb - Achy legs for you me thinks!! Donation by Simon Mortimer 27/07/09  

£7.50 + £2.12 Gift Aid

Good luck on your trek !! Buxton MRT deserve it. Donation by Stephen Barker 27/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Debs! Donation by Steve Hollands 26/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Debs - how many sherpas are you taking? Donation by Ian Tranter 24/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donated on behalf of Eddie Baxter Donation by Debbie Marsden 24/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Onwards and Upwards! Good Luck in September Donation by John "Fatbuoy" Russell 24/07/09  

Good luck! Can't you just reach it from here and stick you flag in? Donation by John Mills 20/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Better loose that weight matey. Ha ha Donation by Sue Pailing 20/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

just to start you off Donation by Marvin 20/07/09  

£2.50 + £0.71 Gift Aid
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