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My story

 
Why climb Kilimanjaro? Why do it for Sense Scotland?

 

This is why………

 

“Cheryl C was born deafblind.  At the beach she can feel the sand beneath her toes and the salty air on her lips. But, how would you read a book to her?”    

 

“Cheryl M was born deafblind and now in her mid 20’s.  She lives in her own flat and she is fearless”

 

Climbing up Kilimanjaro will certainly test my “fear” of heights; however, when I first read these lines I couldn’t perceive the difficulties deafblind people and their families have to overcome to lead their lives. 

Sense Scotland is a Scottish Charity based minutes from the STV Studios here in “sunny Govan”.  Their roots go back to a small group of parents of deafblind children who came together in 1977 to offer mutual support and to press for the development of services. They are now a significant service providing organisation which is also engaged in policy development for children and adults with complex support needs because of deafblindness or sensory impairment, learning disability or physical disability. They are also a leader in the field of communication and innovative support services for people who are marginalised because of challenging behaviour, health care issues and the complexity of their support needs. See there work at www.sensescotland.org.uk

So, it’s time to be generous, it’s not long to go, as I fly out on “holiday” to Tanzania on the 24th of October 2009. 

 

A few days of mental and physical pain, 8 days of walking (6 up/2 down), camping, freezing temperatures, no beer and possibly altitude sickness meaning the risk of not reaching the summit at 5,896m, on the 1st of November, has to be worth something! 

 

Yes, that’s 3.66 miles above sea level and I’m scared of heights!  

 

Please, be as generous as you think I deserve and remember to Gift Aid your donation for some extra benefit for the team at Sense Scotland, who deserve our support for the amazing work they do every day.

 

 

 

Cheers

 

 

Graeme

 

 

PS – just because Chris Moyles did it last year doesn’t make it easy………………

 

Well done Graeme - you never fail to surprise me!!! What an amazing achievement!!! Question is, what's next.....?????!!!!!! Donation by Ria Sleigh 25/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Fantastic achievement Graeme...well done! Donation by Giles Brooksbank 24/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done - would have given more if United hadn't beaten Killie last weekend! Donation by Stuart Kuczynski 18/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

So Graeme, I was correct . Your target was too low, just like your sales projections.Well Done. Donation by philip jones Spiritmedia 18/11/09  

£44.00

Well done Graeme. Mitch & Dave Donation by David Horn 18/11/09  

£50.00

From Ian Wright at family, Well done!! Donation by Sarah McInnes 18/11/09  

£50.00

Fantastic Effort Graham....Well Done! Donation by Bill Shand 18/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 18/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Graeme Donation by Nancy Taggart 17/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well, it is certainly you! But the sign says "John O' Groats 25 miles" Congratulations Graeme! Donation by Malx 17/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Graeme, fabulous achievement! Donation by Jennifer Wilson 17/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done Donation by tyka 17/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Graeme! Donation by Mike Courtney 17/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Margo McGrath 17/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congrats Graeme - great achievement!! Donation by Danielle Kelly 17/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I was waiting on visual confirmation. Well done Graeme. K2 next? Donation by Calum Youngson 11/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Paula Silverman 10/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Linda Nelson 05/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Seeing as you made it back, thought I should donate. Well done. Donation by mike ferguson 05/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Joanne Reid 05/11/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best of luck - enjoy the descent! Donation by Becci Wilson 03/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

The lengths you'll go to get out of the office! Best of luck. Donation by Susan & Ade Weetman 02/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Graeme - just don't expect a wee burger van at the top like in Dundee Donation by Sarah Iles 02/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wow, what a challenge. Best of luck! Donation by Anna Carson 26/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Graeme, a great cause. Enjoy the view from the top! Donation by Rob Woodward 25/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Graeme, a great cause-best of luck. Let's face it...if Cheryl Cole can do it without getting a hair out of place, what's the big deal!! Donation by Suzanne Burns 23/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Ian Southey 23/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it son, you can do it,--------but take care. Donation by Mum and Dad. 22/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I can't say how very proud we are of you (not enough space)! This will be some "wee holiday"!! Donation by Big Sis & family 22/10/09  

£100.00

Best wishes and good luck. Donation by Henry Eagles 22/10/09  

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