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Small Man, Big Mountain

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

This Spring I will be part of an expedition to summit Mount Everest, that's right Everest, Chomolungma in Tibetan, Sagarmatha in Nepalese - whatever you call it, it's the really big one, and I'm planning on going all the way to the top...hopefully. 


If you would like to help the HRA and Everest ER continue to save lives and treat the local Nepalese population then please donate now. Plus when you donate pick an hour and a date you think I might summit* and the second closest person will get a t-shirt. The closest person will get a t-shirt, a bottle of champagne and something that's been to the top of the world (probably a small piece of kit, like a whistle).

Most of you will probably be thinking 'Climbing Everest - that's a pretty dumb idea' and I can't honestly think of a logical argument against such a view. Instead I will merely go with the immortal line of Mallory's when asked why he wanted to climb Everest? his response "Because it's there".

So now you're all safely snuggled up warm in the knowledge that I'm several sandwiches short of a picnic (or points short of a crampon if you will, or just generally short thinking about it) we can get on with me asking you to hand over some cash whilst I freeze in the snow at minus 40C trying to climb to nearly nine kilometers above sea level.

The aim of the expedition is to raise awareness and money for the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) and Everest ER. The reason being that Jen and I have just returned from a stint volunteering with the HRA in Nepal, so we know the charity, know the work they do and know the gear they need. The truth is that any money you generously decide to donate will help to keep these charities going and help them to continue saving lives and treating the local population. For more information on the charities please see the expedition website at www.EdonEverest.com.

I'm paying for the cost of the expedition myself, so any money you kindly decide to donate goes to the charities - all of it. However it will go via the Everest Memorial Trust, the UK arm of the HRA (they built the clinic and pay for its upkeep in case you were wondering). Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe, JustGiving will 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.

I know it's not a good time to be asking people to part with their hard earned cash, but please do, even if its just for the warm fuzzy feeling you get from doing a good deed for those less well off than ourselves.

Thanks for your support

Ed

P.S. Please keep checking the website for updates and news, cheers.

(*If for what ever reason I don't make it all the way up, then it will be the time of the first successful team member or a name will be drawn at random - and you can still have the whistle)
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Congratulations. I am so pleased that someone who stayed in my house has climbed Everest !! Donation by liz cooper on 04/07/10

 
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Very well done. Congratulations. Donation by Alister Haines on 01/07/10

 
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Amazing feat. Well done sir. Donation by Anthony Jukes on 25/06/10

 
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Incredible achievement Ed - shyabash mero sathi!! Becs Donation by Becci Lee on 09/06/10

 
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Proud of you Bruv. Donation by Charlie Pond on 04/06/10

 
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Fantastic acheivement Ed. I predict 23rd May at 1.33am (?!). Love, Rose Tim and Ross et al x Donation by Rose Thacker on 02/06/10

 
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Congratulations Ed! So much respect. Look forward to hearing all about it over a well earned beer... Donation by Richard Flemmings on 01/06/10

 
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Amazing! Donation by Laura Suman on 30/05/10

 
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Congratulation to you and all your team. I kept bombarding God with prayers! God bless Donation by Barbara Walls on 26/05/10

 
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Fantastic achievement Ed, well done. Pauline Donation by Pauline Smith on 26/05/10

 
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You must have massive nuts. Good luck! Donation by Ben Carpenter on 23/05/10

 
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Donation by Fiona Moore on 23/05/10

 
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Keep going Ed! Donation by Graham and Rachel Hartland on 18/05/10

 
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pam and johnny send love and best wishes. its all uphill but you can do it. our guess for top slot is l4 may 3.33 pm. Donation by pamela hunter on 09/05/10

 
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good luck ed, thining of you and how exciting it must be :) Donation by lisa hunter on 08/05/10

 
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Best of luck Ed - here's to you and a great cause. Onward! Donation by Jamie Clarke on 07/05/10

 
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looking good Ed. shame i missed you in KTM! good luck with the final push. my guess for summiting is 12 May 1pm Donation by Malcolm Stonehouse on 05/05/10

 
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Be careful and safe and take care of John and the team! I predict summit on 5/14 at 10:36 AM Donation by Kathleen All on 28/04/10

 
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Cheers, Ed. We are thinking of you. Take care, keep safe, enjoy. Donation by Sebastian, Janet, Edward, Henry & Dora on 24/04/10

 
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Good Luck and sorry this donations a bit late Donation by Will Laing on 20/04/10

 
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Donation by Frances Nieduszynska on 19/04/10

 
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Good luck Ed! Look forward to hearing all about it next time you're in Devon.x Donation by Zoe & James on 14/04/10

 
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Best of luck with your amazing expedition! Donation by Andrew and Ann Hunter on 10/04/10

 
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What an incredible journey, Ed! Good luck and happy, safe climbing x Donation by amy shuttleworth on 07/04/10

 
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Go Ed! we know you can do it, hope the mountain smiles on you & you get some soccer dice in on the way up :) Shirl & Ian - summit estimate 17th May Donation by Shirley Willey on 05/04/10

 
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